Legal Department of the Electoral Board

Register of legal complaints submitted to NEBE by political parties during the 2010 General Election campaign, including responses and resolutions.

No.	Name of the political organization	Date of complain	Issue of the complain	Response for the complain	Date of response	Remarks
1	Forum(MEDREK)	7/4/2010	Request for ID for substitute candidates	New candidates have been registered based up on complain	9/4/2010
2	>> >>	7/4/2010	Prohibition of ID Card of a candidate Ato Markos who is a member of the party	The reason of prohibition is due to the reasonable complaint from Kembata People’s Congress party	14/4/2010
3	>> >>	10/4/2010	Refusal by the electoral officers of a substitution of the candidate of Ato Gemechu Enserw by Ato Mekonnen	Resolved by regional branch office of the NEBE	12/4/2010
4	>> >>	6/4/2010	Physical attacks, intimidation, robbery and harassment on the Candidates of the party in Ilibabuer east Wollega and Horo Guduru	It has been examined and proven that the complaint was groundless	9/4/2010
5	>> >>	17/3/2010	Request of permission for campaign election the government workers who are the Candidates of the party	It has been ordered to regional branch office of the board to get permission	23/3/2010
6	Foruem(MEDREK)	6/4/2010	Refusal of registration of candidates with no reason by electoral officers	The same complain has been responded by branch office of the board	9/4/2010
7	>> >>	11/3/2010	Candidate of the party illegally cancelled in Kula election constituencies/Mersi Zone branch office.	The complaint was resolved after investigate by regional branch office	19/3/2010
8	>> >>	10/3/2010	The Cancelation of Ato The cancellation of the candidacy of Ato Amero Aweke after being registered upon complaiant from EPRDF.	The candidate was re-registered after the regional branch complaint hearing committee examined the matter.	1/4/2010
9	>> >>	5/3/2010	Complaint on the disregarding of their concerns in Western Wollega due to the partiality of the electoral officers to ruling party	Upon the investigation by the regional branch office, the complaint was found unresolved	17/3/2010
10	SEPDU (Dehideh)	22/2/2010	Illegal use of the stamp of the party by Kembata People’s Congress	The Kembata People’s Congress was informed to cease the use of the stamp after a lengthy investigation and explanation given by the party	22/3/2010
11	SEPDU (Dehideh)	19/9/2010	Request for the reinstatement of Ato Getahun Ado, member of the party after being illegally fired from his post	Burge Special Woreda was instructed to investigate the case and take corrective measures if this indeed has happened	29/9/2009
12	>> >>	31/12/2009	Complaint regarding the illegal conduct of electoral officers and public observers.	The party was informed that the complaint is unsubstantiated	5/1/2010
13	>> >>	31/12/2009	Complaint regarding the illegal dismissal of Ato Getahun Ado, who is a member of the party	The case was referred to the Regional branch office for investigation and if the complaint is found true, the branch office was informed that the act is illegal, and an instruction was given to the office to seek a rectification	2/1/2010	The case is still pending
14	ANDM (ABDEN)	24/11/2009	Complaint on the prohibition of the party to work in the region by the Afar Regional State.	Upon the common understanding of the Board and the Regional State, the party was able to work freely.	8/1/2010
15	>> >>	9/12/2009	The chairman of the party possessing of the stamp/ seal of the party illegally.	------		Since there was split within the party, the case is still pending
16	ANDM(Abden)	29/9/2009	Intimidation and harassment of members and supporters of the party in Awash Fantale and Argoba special Woreda.	The Regional State was informed to carry out investigation and take corrective measures urgently.	18/8/2002
17	>> >>	11/1/2010	Request for letter of certification of the stamp/seal of the party from the Board as some are using it illegally.	The Board communicated to all concerned that it recongnizes the stamp/seal in the possession of Ato Hasen Mohammed.	11/1/2010	The leadership of the party was split into two.
18	>> >>	12/1/2010	A request to the Board to stop some party members attempting to convene unlawful meetings in contravention of party rules .	------	26/1/2010	The meeting was conducted upon the decision of the Board. The complaint is unacceptable.
19		20/2/2010	To inform the Board on functionality of the constituents and polling stations before the dead line of candidates Registration.	The Board extended the Registration deadline of the candidates up on the complaint.	4/3/2010
20	ONC(OBKO)	8/3/2010	Complaints regarding the unlawful activities of the candidates the party to the House of People’s Representatives and who a+re representatives of the party in Western Shoa and member of the central committee namely Ato Alemayehu Arenso and Ato Bekele Arena.	. The Board informed the Western Showa administration and Branch office that Ato Alemayehu Arenso and Ato Bekele Arena are not duly authorized by the party and they should take the necessary caution accordingly.	16/3/2010
21	ONC (OBKO)	6/3/2010	Complaints on dismissal from jobs, confiscation of land and beating of candidates of Showa Holiv election constituency	It has been solved by regional branch office up on the investigation of the complaints.	13/3/2010
22	SDFC(SDHA)	6/1/2010	The detention of members and supporters of the party in Araden, Arer and Maiso election constituency	The accusation was found baseless upon the investigation conducted by the Regional branch.	25/1/2010
23	EDP (EDPA)	24/3/2010	Request for the substitution of candidates of the party as the deadline for registration of candidates passed as a result of the decision of the election constituency to administer examination on regional working language proficiency.	The request was addressed upon the decision of the Joint Council requested the Board to the same.	6/4/2010
24	>>	16/3/2010	Rejection of registration of candidates who do not fulfill the requirements as decided by Borsi Haro election constituency.	The request was addressed upon the decision of the Joint Council requested the Board to the same. complaint.	6/4/2010
25	ETDFF (AFDHG)	8/4/2010	Request for letter of support to Ato Demeqe who is the candidate of the party	Based on the request a letter was written to the concerned body.	9/4/2010
26	ETDFF (AFDHG)	15/1/2010	Party members namely Ato Demeqe Ashenaq and W/ro Yeshe Mamo are physically attacked and detained following an orchestrated criminal charge/ accusation.	After the discussions conducted by the Regional branch office with respective state organs the detainees were released and were allowed to reregister as party candidates.	30/1/2010
27	>> >>	8/3/2010	The physical attack and detention of Ato Demeqe and W/ro Yesh by police force while they were traveling to register as candidate	Upon discussion of the Regional Branch office with the concerned state organs, they were released and registered as a candidate.	30/1/2010
28	EPDP(ESDPA)	5/3/2010	The complaint of rejection of the document submitted by the party.	The party was informed that the change of leadership was not carried out according to the rules of the party.	29/3/2010
29	OLMP(OLNPA)	18/2/2010	Cancellation of the party candidate W/ro Frehiwot Takele from the election in Arusi Zone Dera election constituency illegally.	Upon the investigation by the branch office, a corrective measure were taken.	21/2/2010
30	OFDM(OFDN)	11/3/2010	The candidate of the party, has been transferred from Dembidolo to Negele Borana which has obstructed the election process in the areas and also the impartiality of the investigation conducted regarding the closure of the office of the party in Bishoftu.	The party has been informed that the complaint was not related to election and the party could request explanation from the employer
31	ENUP(EBAP)	23/3/2010	Request to the Board to take corrective measures to stop allocation of media airtime to the party as if it still is member of the EJDFF.	The mistake was corrected after ascertaining that the party has its own election symbol and is not more member party of the Front.	8/4/2010
32	>> >>	23/2/2010	The request for a second chance to get candidates registered in the Arusi Kolo election constituency as the problem emanates due to problems created by the electoral officers.	Resolved in accordance to the request of the Joint Council of Political Parties.	6/4/2010
33	DPDM(DHDN)	21/3/2010	Request for the replacement of election officers in Quolafo, Mustahel, Ferfer, Western and Eastern Amo Woredas as they are partiality.	Upon the investigation by Regional branch office, the accusation was rather found baseless.	5/4/2010
34	CUDP(NIT)	24/3/2010	Information on several armed intimidation, unlawful searches of the house and harassment of Ato Asmare Lemma who is the member of the Party	Since the communication was for information and follow-up no response was given.
35	AEDP(MEDP)	20/1/2010	Complaint regarding the lack of response from the Public Housing Agency for the party’s request for office space.	A letter of support was written to the Agency regarding the matter.	30/2/2010
36	AAPO(MAHD)	23/12/2009	To inform the Board that the Ato Shwangizaw G/Selllasie and others do not represent the party.	-		The decision was not made in accordance to the party rules.
37	WSPDM (WGTHDN)	27/8/2009	Prohibition and hindrance of the opening office the party in Gurage zone.	Call has been made to the Zone and Regioanl State resolve this matter.	15/10/2009
38	>>	23/3/2010	Complaints on the election officer of Gedabano, Butazer, Wollene Worada performing his duties with partiality.	Upon the investigation of the matter by the Regional branch the complaint was found baseless.	20/4/2010
39	>>	23/3/2010	Complaint regarding the decision of the Board to give instruction to the party without impartial investigation	The party was informed that the decision was corroborated by sufficient evidence and witnesses.	5/4/2010
40	>>	23/3/2010	Complaint regarding a decision given without an impartial investigation.	The party was informed that the decision was made on sufficient evidence and witnesses.	5/4/2010
41	AEUO(MEAD)	9/3/2010	The nomination of electoral public observers was not fair, many of them are supporters of the ruling party and was not duly notified to the political parties.	With regard to the election of public observers the Board has conducted re-election after considering the problem. With regard to supporter of the ruling party being elected as public observers, the party was requested to present evidence of its assertion.
42	AEUO(MEAD)	8/12/2009	The cancellation of party candidate Ato Wasyihun Abeje, from registration on the reason that he does not know the working language of the Regional State.	While the Board decided to investigate the matter the representatives of the party were not in the place to participate in the investigation.	29/12/2009
43	>>	9/3/ 2010	Prohibition of candidacy of W/ro Fasika Tadesse and Ato Yirdaw Shiferaw on the reason that they cannot speak the working language of the region.	The party was not willing to cooperate in the investigation planned by the g to	14/3/2010
44	>>	9/3/2010	The cancellation of the candidates of the party Ato Fanta Filfore And Matiwos Mamo due to incomplete information on their background or personal history.	The party was informed of that its candidates do not fulfill the requirements under Article 45 of the Election Law.	31/3/2010
45	>>	9/3/2010	The rejection of the registration of Ato Tesfaye Aklilu and Ato Abebe Hailu as a candidates of the party , in Arusi Zone Eteya election constituency.	The party was informed that this was due to failure of its candidates to fulfill the required evidences.	5/4/2010
46	>>	26/3/2010	The complain of disallowing candidates from registration, intimidation and harassment, cancellation of candidates and rejecting the evidence they present by, and absence from office of,of election officers etc.	Upon the decision of the Council, the Board has extended the time for allowing candidates rejected to be registered.	5/4/2010
47	OLUF(ONAG)	22/3/2010	The complaint of hiding voters card by the electoral officers in Simorobi Woreda of different election stations.	Upon the investigation by branch office it was proved that it was not corroborated by any evidence.	8/4/2010
48	>>	19/2/2010	The complaint of the detention of its candidates in the Bale zone, in Gasera election constituency.	It has been proved that the reason for detention was not related with election.	4/2/2010
49	>>	8/4/2010	Complaint on the amount of public funding allocated to the party which is lower than the number of candidates it has registered with the Board.	Upon investigation of the matter, corrective measure was already taken.	19/3/2010
50	>>	22/2/2010	Physical attacks on, and prohibition of the registration of, candidates of the party by electoral officers in Western Wollega Horo Guduru election constituency	Upon investigation the allegations were found by the regional branch office to be unsubstantiated.	4/2/2010
51	OALF(OANG)	13/1/2010	The request to the Board to seek solution to the problem of office space the party is facing	A letter of support was written to the Public Houses Agency in Adama and Robe to assist the party.	28/1/2010
52	HPDP(HHDP)	29/12/2009	The complain of unlawful takeover of the office of the party by Bureau of justice .	The Board instructed the regional state to take corrective measures if indeed this was done.	16/2/2010
53	SEPDM (DEHDN)	21/2/2009	Complaint concerning the activities of the WSPDM in violation of the rule of the party.	Upon the verification of the said activities, WSPDM was instructed to cease these activities.	16/2/2010
54	LUDP(BADP)	13/2/2010	Complaint on the denial of ID and the decision of re-drawing of lottery upon the complaints submitted	It was verified that this happened due to drawing of lottery before the schedule issued by the Board.	23/3/2010
55	EUDO(EADD)	17/11/2009	Complaint against the interference of EPRDF in the functioning of the NEBE and request for NEBE to conduct its work independently	This is public pronouncement of the party and no response necessary	21/11/2009
56	UDJ(ADF)	7/8/2009	The complains of illegal acts up on the members and supporters of the Party by police force and administration in different z zones of Oromya , Southern and Amara Regional states. .	The necessary investigation and remedial measures were taken by the Branch offices.	24/8/2009
57	EDU(EDH)	21/9/2009	The illegal detention of Ato Ascheng Yazew In East Wollega, Keremu Woreda, who is the member of the political party.	Upon the communication of the Board with the administration, Ato Ascheng was released.	25/9/2009
58	EDU(EDH)	19/9/2009	The detention of five members of the Party in Nekempt zone.	Easter Wollega Zone Branch office investigated the case and the said members were released after the discussion with the Administration	24/9/2009
59	GPDO(GHDD)	30/7/2009	The office building of the party which was rent to it by the Public Houses Agency was given away to others without replacement	A letter of request was sent to the Agency to extend the usual cooperation by understanding the problem of the complainant.	13/8/2010
60	>>	22/10/2009	The request to stop detention and Harassment of the members of the party in Gedeb Woreda.	Branch office in Southern Regional State was ordered to the to investigate and report the final result.	28/10/2009
61	MPDUM(MHDAN)	13/10/2009	Complaint of harassment and Intermediation on founding members of MPDUM following the public disclosure of the foundation and memorandum of the party.	The Assosa zone electoral Officer has expressed physically to the Board that the complaint was groundless.	18/10/2009
62	BGPDUF (BGHDAG)	14/10/2009	The request for examination of the legality and authenticity of the documents publicly presented by Maokomo Special Woreda Peoples Unity Movement .	It has been proved that the complaint was grounless accusation.	24/10/2009