National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) 5th General Election — 2010 E.C.

Legal Department of the Electoral Board

Register of legal complaints submitted to NEBE by political parties during the 2010 General Election campaign, including responses and resolutions.

Legal Department of the Electoral Board

No.

Name of the political
organization

Date of
complain

Issue of
the complain

Response for
the complain

Date of
response

Remarks

1

Forum(MEDREK)

7/4/2010

Request for ID for substitute candidates

New candidates have been registered based up on complain

9/4/2010

2

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7/4/2010

Prohibition of ID Card of a candidate Ato Markos who is a member of the party

The reason of prohibition is due to the reasonable complaint from Kembata People’s Congress party

14/4/2010

3

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10/4/2010

Refusal by the electoral officers of a substitution of the candidate of Ato Gemechu Enserw by Ato Mekonnen

Resolved by regional branch office of the NEBE

12/4/2010

4

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6/4/2010

Physical attacks, intimidation, robbery and harassment on the Candidates of the party in Ilibabuer east Wollega and Horo Guduru

It has been examined and proven that the complaint was groundless

9/4/2010

5

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17/3/2010

Request of permission for campaign election the government workers who are the Candidates of the party

It has been ordered to regional branch office of the board to get permission

23/3/2010

6

Foruem(MEDREK)

6/4/2010

Refusal of registration of candidates with no reason
by electoral officers

The same complain has been responded by branch office of the board

9/4/2010

7

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11/3/2010

Candidate of the party illegally cancelled in Kula election constituencies/Mersi Zone branch office.

The complaint was resolved after investigate by regional branch office

19/3/2010

8

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10/3/2010

The Cancelation of Ato The cancellation of the candidacy of Ato Amero Aweke after being registered upon complaiant from EPRDF.

The candidate was re-registered after the regional branch complaint hearing committee examined the matter.

1/4/2010

9

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5/3/2010

Complaint on the disregarding of their concerns in Western Wollega due to the partiality of the electoral officers to ruling party

Upon the investigation by the regional branch office, the complaint was found unresolved

17/3/2010

10

SEPDU (Dehideh)

22/2/2010

Illegal use of the stamp of the party by Kembata People’s Congress

The Kembata People’s Congress was informed to cease the use of the stamp after a lengthy investigation and explanation given by the party

22/3/2010

11

SEPDU (Dehideh)

19/9/2010

Request for the reinstatement of Ato Getahun Ado, member of the party after being illegally fired from his post

Burge Special Woreda was instructed to investigate the case and take corrective measures if this indeed has happened

29/9/2009

12

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31/12/2009

Complaint regarding the illegal conduct of electoral officers and public observers.

The party was informed that the complaint is unsubstantiated

5/1/2010

13

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31/12/2009

Complaint regarding the illegal dismissal of Ato Getahun Ado, who is a member of the party

The case was referred to the Regional branch office for investigation and if the complaint is found true, the branch office was informed that the act is illegal, and an instruction was given to the office to seek a rectification

2/1/2010

The case is still pending

14

ANDM (ABDEN)

24/11/2009

Complaint on the prohibition of the party to work in the region by the Afar Regional State.

Upon the common understanding of the Board and the Regional State, the party was able to work freely.

8/1/2010

15 >> >> 9/12/2009 The chairman of the party possessing of the stamp/ seal of the party illegally. ------ Since there was split within the party, the case is still pending
16 ANDM(Abden) 29/9/2009 Intimidation and harassment of members and supporters of the party in Awash Fantale and Argoba special Woreda. The Regional State was informed to carry out investigation and take corrective measures urgently. 18/8/2002
17 >> >> 11/1/2010 Request for letter of certification of the stamp/seal of the party from the Board as some are using it illegally. The Board communicated to all concerned that it recongnizes the stamp/seal in the possession of Ato Hasen Mohammed. 11/1/2010 The leadership of the party was split into two.
18 >> >> 12/1/2010 A request to the Board to stop some party members attempting to convene unlawful meetings in contravention of party rules . ------ 26/1/2010 The meeting was conducted upon the decision of the Board. The complaint is unacceptable.
19 20/2/2010 To inform the Board on functionality of the constituents and polling stations before the dead line of candidates Registration. The Board extended the Registration deadline of the candidates up on the complaint. 4/3/2010

20

ONC(OBKO)

8/3/2010

Complaints regarding the unlawful activities of the candidates the party to the House of People’s Representatives and who a+re representatives of the party in Western Shoa and member of the central committee namely Ato Alemayehu Arenso and Ato Bekele Arena.

. The Board informed the Western Showa administration and Branch office that Ato Alemayehu Arenso and Ato Bekele Arena are not duly authorized by the party and they should take the necessary caution accordingly.

16/3/2010

21

ONC (OBKO)

6/3/2010

Complaints on dismissal from jobs, confiscation of land and beating of candidates of Showa Holiv election constituency

It has been solved by regional branch office up on the investigation of the complaints.

13/3/2010

22

SDFC(SDHA)

6/1/2010

The detention of members and supporters of the party in Araden, Arer and Maiso election constituency

The accusation was found baseless upon the investigation conducted by the Regional branch.

25/1/2010

23

EDP (EDPA)

24/3/2010

Request for the substitution of candidates of the party as the deadline for registration of candidates passed as a result of the decision of the election constituency to administer examination on regional working language proficiency.

The request was addressed upon the decision of the Joint Council requested the Board to the same.

6/4/2010

24

>>

16/3/2010

Rejection of registration of candidates who do not fulfill the requirements as decided by Borsi Haro election constituency.

The request was addressed upon the decision of the Joint Council requested the Board to the same.
complaint.

6/4/2010

25

ETDFF
(AFDHG)

8/4/2010

Request for letter of support to Ato Demeqe who is the candidate of the party

Based on the request a letter was written to the concerned body.

9/4/2010

26

ETDFF
(AFDHG)

15/1/2010

Party members namely Ato Demeqe Ashenaq and W/ro Yeshe Mamo are physically attacked and detained following an orchestrated criminal charge/ accusation.

After the discussions conducted by the Regional branch office with respective state organs the detainees were released and were allowed to reregister as party candidates.

30/1/2010

27

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8/3/2010

The physical attack and detention of Ato Demeqe and W/ro Yesh by police force while they were traveling to register as candidate

Upon discussion of the Regional Branch office with the concerned state organs, they were released and registered as a candidate.

30/1/2010

28

EPDP(ESDPA)

5/3/2010

The complaint of rejection of the document submitted by the party.

The party was informed that the change of leadership was not carried out according to the rules of the party.

29/3/2010

29

OLMP(OLNPA)

18/2/2010

Cancellation of the party candidate W/ro Frehiwot Takele from the election in Arusi Zone Dera election constituency illegally.

Upon the investigation by the branch office, a corrective measure were taken.

21/2/2010

30

OFDM(OFDN)

11/3/2010

The candidate of the party, has been transferred from Dembidolo to Negele Borana which has obstructed the election process in the areas and also the impartiality of the investigation conducted regarding the closure of the office of the party in Bishoftu.

The party has been informed that the complaint was not related to election and the party could request explanation from the employer

31

ENUP(EBAP)

23/3/2010

Request to the Board to take corrective measures to stop allocation of media airtime to the party as if it still is member of the EJDFF.

The mistake was corrected after ascertaining that the party has its own election symbol and is not more member party of the Front.

8/4/2010

32

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23/2/2010

The request for a second chance to get candidates registered in the Arusi Kolo election constituency as the problem emanates due to problems created by the electoral officers.

Resolved in accordance to the request of the Joint Council of Political Parties.

6/4/2010

33

DPDM(DHDN)

21/3/2010

Request for the replacement of election officers in Quolafo, Mustahel, Ferfer, Western and Eastern Amo Woredas as they are partiality.

Upon the investigation by Regional branch office, the accusation was rather found baseless.

5/4/2010

34

CUDP(NIT)

24/3/2010

Information on several armed intimidation, unlawful searches of the house and harassment of Ato Asmare Lemma who is the member of the Party

Since the communication was for information and follow-up no response was given.

35

AEDP(MEDP)

20/1/2010

Complaint regarding the lack of response from the Public Housing Agency for the party’s request for office space.

A letter of support was written to the Agency regarding the matter.

30/2/2010

36

AAPO(MAHD)

23/12/2009

To inform the Board that the Ato Shwangizaw G/Selllasie and others do not represent the party.

-

The decision was not made in accordance to the party rules.

37

WSPDM
(WGTHDN)

27/8/2009

Prohibition and hindrance of the opening office the party in Gurage zone.

Call has been made to the Zone and Regioanl State resolve this matter.

15/10/2009

38

>>

23/3/2010

Complaints on the election officer of Gedabano, Butazer, Wollene Worada performing his duties with partiality.

Upon the investigation of the matter by the Regional branch the complaint was found baseless.

20/4/2010

39

>>

23/3/2010

Complaint regarding the decision of the Board to give instruction to the party without impartial investigation

The party was informed that the decision was corroborated by sufficient evidence and witnesses.

5/4/2010

40

>>

23/3/2010

Complaint regarding a decision given without an impartial investigation.

The party was informed that the decision was made on sufficient evidence and witnesses.

5/4/2010

41

AEUO(MEAD)

9/3/2010

The nomination of electoral public observers was not fair, many of them are supporters of the ruling party and was not duly notified to the political parties.

With regard to the election of public observers the Board has conducted re-election after considering the problem. With regard to supporter of the ruling party being elected as public observers, the party was requested to present evidence of its assertion.

42

AEUO(MEAD)

8/12/2009

The cancellation of party candidate Ato Wasyihun Abeje, from registration on the reason that he does not know the working language of the Regional State.

While the Board decided to investigate the matter the representatives of the party were not in the place to participate in the investigation.

29/12/2009

43

>>

9/3/ 2010

Prohibition of candidacy of W/ro Fasika Tadesse and Ato Yirdaw Shiferaw on the reason that they cannot speak the working language of the region.

The party was not willing to cooperate in the investigation planned by the g to

14/3/2010

44

>>

9/3/2010

The cancellation of the candidates of the party Ato Fanta Filfore And Matiwos Mamo due to incomplete information on their background or personal history.

The party was informed of that its candidates do not fulfill the requirements under Article 45 of the Election Law.

31/3/2010

45

>>

9/3/2010

The rejection of the registration of Ato Tesfaye Aklilu and Ato Abebe Hailu as a candidates of the party , in Arusi Zone Eteya election constituency.

The party was informed that this was due to failure of its candidates to fulfill the required evidences.

5/4/2010

46

>>

26/3/2010

The complain of disallowing candidates from registration, intimidation and harassment, cancellation of candidates and rejecting the evidence they present by, and absence from office of,of election officers etc.

Upon the decision of the Council, the Board has extended the time for allowing candidates rejected to be registered.

5/4/2010

47

OLUF(ONAG)

22/3/2010

The complaint of hiding voters card by the electoral officers in Simorobi Woreda of different election stations.

Upon the investigation by branch office it was proved that it was not corroborated by any evidence.

8/4/2010

48

>>

19/2/2010

The complaint of the detention of its candidates in the Bale zone, in Gasera election constituency.

It has been proved that the reason for detention was not related with election.

4/2/2010

49

>>

8/4/2010

Complaint on the amount of public funding allocated to the party which is lower than the number of candidates it has registered with the Board.

Upon investigation of the matter, corrective measure was already taken.

19/3/2010

50

>>

22/2/2010

Physical attacks on, and prohibition of the registration of, candidates of the party by electoral officers in Western Wollega Horo Guduru election constituency

Upon investigation the allegations were found by the regional branch office to be unsubstantiated.

4/2/2010

51

OALF(OANG)

13/1/2010

The request to the Board to seek solution to the problem of office space the party is facing

A letter of support was written to the Public Houses Agency in Adama and Robe to assist the party.

28/1/2010

52

HPDP(HHDP)

29/12/2009

The complain of unlawful takeover of the office of the party by Bureau of justice
.

The Board instructed the regional state to take corrective measures if indeed this was done.

16/2/2010

53

SEPDM
(DEHDN)

21/2/2009

Complaint concerning the activities of the WSPDM in violation of the rule of the party.

Upon the verification of the said activities, WSPDM was instructed to cease these activities.

16/2/2010

54

LUDP(BADP)

13/2/2010

Complaint on the denial of ID and the decision of re-drawing of lottery upon the complaints submitted

It was verified that this happened due to drawing of lottery before the schedule issued by the Board.

23/3/2010

55

EUDO(EADD)

17/11/2009

Complaint against the interference of EPRDF in the functioning of the NEBE and request for NEBE to conduct its work independently

This is public pronouncement of the party and no response necessary

21/11/2009

56

UDJ(ADF)

7/8/2009

The complains of illegal acts up on the members and supporters of the Party by police force and administration in different z zones of Oromya , Southern and Amara Regional states. .

The necessary investigation and remedial measures were taken by the Branch offices.

24/8/2009

57

EDU(EDH)

21/9/2009

The illegal detention of Ato Ascheng Yazew
In East Wollega, Keremu Woreda, who is the member of the political party.

Upon the communication of the Board with the administration, Ato Ascheng was released.

25/9/2009

58

EDU(EDH)

19/9/2009

The detention of five members of the
Party in Nekempt zone.

Easter Wollega Zone Branch office investigated the case and the said members were released after the discussion with the Administration

24/9/2009

59

GPDO(GHDD)

30/7/2009

The office building of the party which was rent to it by the Public Houses Agency was given away to others without replacement

A letter of request was sent to the Agency to extend the usual cooperation by understanding the problem of the complainant.

13/8/2010

60

>>

22/10/2009

The request to stop detention and Harassment of the members of the party in Gedeb Woreda.

Branch office in Southern Regional State was ordered to the to investigate and report the final result.

28/10/2009

61

MPDUM(MHDAN)

13/10/2009

Complaint of harassment and Intermediation on founding members of MPDUM following the public disclosure of the foundation and memorandum of the party.

The Assosa zone electoral Officer has expressed physically to the Board that the complaint was groundless.

18/10/2009

62

BGPDUF
(BGHDAG)

14/10/2009

The request for examination of the legality and authenticity of the documents publicly presented by Maokomo Special Woreda Peoples Unity Movement
.

It has been proved that the complaint was grounless accusation.

24/10/2009

 

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