Federal High Court to Rule on Bail Request , Remand Extension for EPRP Figures Facing Terrorism Investigation
The Ethiopian Federal High Court is deliberating on bail requests for detained EPRP figures and a state request for a 14-day investigation extension. Defense attorneys argue that the detention is unnecessary, while the state cites flight risk and potential witness interference.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing political tensions and the state of the rule of law in Ethiopia regarding opposition figures.
(Nairobi, Kenya) — The Federal High Court is set to deliver its ruling on Friday, September 4, 2026, regarding the bail applications of Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP) figures and their legal representative held on terrorism-related allegations, alongside a state request for a 14-day extension to complete police investigations.
Defense attorney Solomon Gezahegn confirmed to Addis Maleda that the Lideta Bench heard final arguments regarding the continued detention of EPRP Public Relations Head Yisaq Wolday, party member Abebe Akalu, and defense attorney Abera Negus, following the expiration of a previous remand order.
During court proceedings, federal investigators petitioned the bench for an additional 14 days to finalize technical and forensic examinations, collect electronic evidence, and record depositions from outstanding witnesses. State prosecutors argued against granting conditional release, alleging that the suspects pose a significant flight risk and could interfere with key witnesses if released.
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