April 15, 2005
Ethiopian election campaign by SMS
Two political parties contesting in Ethiopia's May 15 national elections have been making effective use of mobile phone short message service to campaign, reports China People's Daily Online.
The ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front ( EPRDF) and the opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) have been campaigning via mobile short message service (SMS), calling people to vote for them.
The ERPDF message reads, "Hi! I am confident enough that you love Ethiopia. No doubt, the future is too bright. Vote for EPRDF. Please send this message for 10 supporters of the party."
On the other hand, CUD's campaign message reads, "The moment of truth has come, vote for Kinijit (Coalition). Freedom is on the way. Ride with Kinijit."
Another CUD message also reads, "Vote Kinijit. I know you love Ethiopia. Pass this message for at least five Ethiopians who love their country."
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