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The Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR), the lower chamber of the Federal Parliamentary Assembly, comprises 547 seats. Following the 2021 general elections, the ruling Prosperity Party (PP), led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, secured a dominant majority with 410 seats. Opposition parties hold a minimal presence: the National Movement of Amhara (NaMA) has 5 seats, the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (EZEMA) holds 4, the Gedeo People’s Democratic Party (GPDP) has 2, the Freedom and Equality Party (FEP) has 1, and there is one independent member. Additionally, 122 seats remain vacant, primarily due to delays in voting in certain regions, notably Tigray .
Given the Prosperity Party’s overwhelming majority, it is highly improbable for the HoPR to vote against proposals already endorsed by government committees. The legislative process is predominantly influenced by the ruling party, and instances of internal dissent leading to the rejection of government-backed legislation are exceedingly rare. The limited representation of opposition parties further diminishes the likelihood of successful challenges to government-supported initiatives.
In summary, the current composition of the HoPR ensures that government-backed proposals, especially those supported by its committees, are almost certain to pass without significant opposition.