Addis Ababa, November 23, 2021 (Walta) – The formation of new regional states debunks the myth that the current federal government is anti-federalism, the President of Somali Regional State, Mustafa Mohammed said.
Formation of the new South West Ethiopia Regional State is taking place in Bonga town in attendance of delegates of the five zones and one special woreda incorporated in the regional government.
In a message posted on his Facebook page, Mustafa Mohammed congratulated the people of the South Western Ethiopia Regional State, established today.
”This is the second regional state established after the reform. Last year, Sidama Regional State was established. The formation of new regional states debunks the myth that the current federal government is anti-federalism” he noted.
It is to be recalled that a referendum was conducted on September 30 to form the South West Ethiopia People Regional state by combining Kaffa, Sheka, Bench Sheko, Dawuro, West Omo zones, and Konta special woreda.