A Nigerian member of parliament has praised Ethiopia as "the leading light in democracy in Africa" following the successful conclusion of the country's 7th General Election. Agbedi Frederick, a member of Nigeria's House of Representatives, commended Ethiopia's long parliamentary tradition and its ability to navigate national polls, while also highlighting growing ties between the two countries — including a new parliamentary friendship group linking Nigeria's House of Representatives and Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives (the lower chamber of the country's federal legislature). Frederick also called on African nations to reduce dependence on foreign aid and pursue partnerships driven by mutual continental interest.