Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s defence forces and federal police officials have warned against incitement amid the hardline position by some politicians that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s mandate will end on October 10. The warning on Friday came days after authorities in the Tigra, which conducted regional elections in defiance to the central government, announced that it will not accept an order from Addis Ababa to redo the polls. He issued a statement saying the security forces will take action against those pushing for their own interests while insisting that the government’s term will end in October. According to the police commissioner, inspections are being carried out at the main entrances to the capital to ensure peaceful celebrations. “We have learned that there are forces planning to disrupt the festivals,” he said.

Source: Ethiopian News September 28, 2020 08:15 UTC