Melatework Hailu
Melatework Hailu | |
|---|---|
| ሜላተ ወርቅ ሀይሉ | |
| Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia | |
| Assumed office 19 December 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Deputy | Wubshet Ayele |
| Preceded by | Birtukan Mideksa |
Melatework Hailu (Amharic: ሜላተ ወርቅ ሀይሉ) is an Ethiopian politician and journalist who is the current chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) since 2023. Following Birtukan Mideksa resignation in June 2023, two nominees approved in the bid for the presiding NEBE chairperson. Among these two bids, both Melatwork and Tadesse Lemma meet the criteria to hold the chairperson position in December 2023.[1] She was appointed by the House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR) and nominated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on 19 December.[2]
Career
[edit]Following Birtukan Mideksa resignation from National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) chairperson on 26 June 2023, NEBE conducted a bid election for next presiding position on 2 December. Among the two bids, both Melatwork and Tadesse Lemma meet the criteria of the chair of NEBE.[3][4] On 19 December, Melatework has been appointed by the House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR) and nominated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Nominees Revealed for Election Board's Top Post – Ethiopian Monitor". 2023-12-02. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ Standard2, Addis (2023-12-19). "News: Melatework Hailu voted in as the new chairperson of National Election Board". Addis Standard. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "House approves the appointment of chairperson of NEBE". Welcome to Fana Broadcasting Corporate S.C. 2023-12-19. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "Melatwork Hailu sworn in as Chairwoman of Election Board – Ethiopian Monitor". 2023-12-19. Retrieved 2024-01-01.