Shimelis Abdisa
Shimelis Abdisa (Oromo: Shimallis Abdisaa; Amharic: ሽመልስ አብዲሳ) is an Ethiopian politician who is serving as the Deputy President of Oromia region of Ethiopia since April 2019. He is the de facto ruler of the region.[1][2][3]
Shimelis Abdisa | |
|---|---|
| Deputy President of Oromia Region (Acting President) | |
| Assumed office 18 April 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Lemma Megersa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oromia, Ethiopia |
| Political party | Oromo Democratic Party |
| Other political affiliations | Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front |
| Alma mater | Addis Ababa University |
Background
Shimelis Abdisa was born in Oromia, Ethiopia. Before his current appointment, he has served in various roles including chief of staff of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.[4]
References
- "Council elected Shimelis Abdisa as Oromia region deputy president". www.waltainfo.com.
- April 19, Melat Mulugeta; 2019April 19; 2019 (2019-04-19). "Who is Shimelis Abdisa, the newly appointed President of Oromia Region". Mereja.com. Retrieved 2019-06-26.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "Deputy president of Oromia Regional Shimelis Abdisa Biography". Ethiopia24. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
- "Ethiopia to get USD 550 mln WB loan - The Reporter Ethiopia English". www.thereporterethiopia.com.
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