The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) Council has elected Dr. Abiy Ahmed as chairperson and Demeke Mekonned as deputy chairperson of the front.
The Council concluded the meeting yesterday that has been conducting since March 20, 2018.
The Council elected new leadership as the outgoing chairperson, Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, who served as chairperson of the party for five years, has he decided to resign.
It was noted that the council has discussed and evaluated reports of the executive committee and coalition parties.
Walta has learnt that the council has set directions based on the outcomes of the evaluation and discussion undertaken based on current situation of the country.