The Commissioner General of the Addis Ababa Police Commission, Lieutenant General Asrat Denero, declared the successful and peaceful conclusion of voting and vote counting for the 7th General Election on June 1, 2026. He attributed this success to the collective efforts of the public, election officials, and security forces, emphasizing their commitment to the Constitution and lawful attainment of government power through elections. Lieutenant General Asrat commended the public's large turnout and patience, noting that security forces, in partnership with the public, thwarted disruption attempts by anti-peace elements. He stressed the expectation for all parties to respect the public's voice and urged continued public participation and security readiness through the announcement of results and government formation. Gratitude was extended to various security agencies for ensuring election security.