ONLF Convenes Crucial Meeting Ahead of Ethiopia’s Polls

By Maher Ahmed - Reporter

Ethiopia, 11 January 2026 – The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has kicked off its second central committee session in Jigjiga focusing on evaluating the organization’s performance and gearing up for national elections.

The three-day meeting, which opened on Saturday, will review progress over the last six months and chart way forward.

In a media statement, ONLF Deputy Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi said the meeting will also discuss the organizational structure as part of its preparations for the elections scheduled for this year.

"This meeting is crucial for evaluating the party's performance and ensuring our readiness for the upcoming elections," said Abdullahi.

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The session opened with party members and community leaders offering suggestions and ideas on strengthening party processes and how to approach the upcoming elections.

The central committee, the highest decision-making body within ONLF, holds such sessions every six months to ensure the party remains aligned with the needs of the people it serves.

ONLF aims to ensure it remains a key political force with a significant impact on the future of the region and the country.

The Somali Regional State along with other federal states are expected to participate in this year's elections.

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