Election campaigning by Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party has extended to sports activities in the Somali regional state, where party candidates in Hargeelle district launched a football tournament as part of their campaign, according to local reports.
The tournament, held in Hargeelle, aims to engage youth and promote the party's platform ahead of upcoming elections. The Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has been using various outreach methods to connect with voters in different regions.
Hargeelle is a district in the Somali Region of Ethiopia, an area that has seen political tensions in the past. The use of sports events is a common strategy in Ethiopian politics to mobilize support, especially among young voters.
No specific dates or numbers of participants were confirmed in the reports. The Ethiopian National Electoral Board has not yet announced the exact election date, but local elections are expected in some regions.
