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Democracy put to the test as poll body in Ethiopia hides behind virus

Ethiopia's Prime minister Abiy Ahmed speaks during a press conference at his office in Addis Ababa, on August 25, 2018. PHOTO | MICHAEL TEWELDE | AFP

By  Tesfa-Alem Tekle

Correspondent in Addis Abba, Ethiopia

Nation Media Group

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted Ethiopia’s plans to hold elections on August 29, but the decision to postpone the poll remains controversial.

The Ethiopian Electoral Board said a new schedule will be announced “once the threat of the pandemic is over”.

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