New South West Ethiopia Region takes over power from SNNP Region

Addis Ababa, November 3, 2021 (FBC) – The new South West Ethiopia Region has officially taken over power from Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) Region.

The new region has been formed comprising West Omo zone, Dawro zone, Kaffa Zone, Sheka Zone, Bench Sheko Zone and Konta Special Woreda after the referendum organized by National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), and concluded with majority “Yes” vote.

During the handover ceremony, President of the SNNP Region, Ristu Yirdaw urged the new administration to prioritize the national survival campaign declared by the federal government.

Attempts aimed to take back the reign of the terrorist TPLF shall be thwarted with concerted measures, he underlined.

The report that shed light on the process of the referendum has been tabled on the handover ceremony.