Addis Ababa, February 14, 2008 (Addis Ababa) - Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) has fielded candidates in thousands to the coming local elections and parliamentary by-elections. The party will compete for all seats in Addis Ababa City’s Council and take part in the by-election of the Federal parliament in the metropolis.

Party's chairperson Ayele Chamiso told ENA on Thursday that the party has finalized preparations to compete in the coming elections.

The party has fielded candidates in Amhara, Oromia and South Ethiopia Peoples' State. Senior officials of the party will undertake election campaign in the near future in the areas, he said. The party will participate in all by-elections in South Ethiopia Peoples’ State and in many areas of the Amhara State.

The party could not register candidates for local elections in the capital as it has faced financial problem and candidates.

Ayele urged the government to implement provision of financial subsidy, which has already been permitted. The party has not faced serious problem so far while registering its candidates, he added.
 

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