Politics

Ethiopian-born Professor Getu Abraham to run for Mayor of Leipzig

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Ethiopian-born professor and Leipzig city council member Getu Abraham is preparing to run for mayor of the German city in February 2027.

Professor Getu Abraham, an Ethiopian-born academic and veterinarian, is preparing to run for mayor of Leipzig, Germany.
He has lived in Leipzig for nearly 37 years and serves as a city council member and university professor and researcher.
The mayoral election is scheduled to take place at the end of February 2027.
He decided to run following persistent requests and pressure from local residents, business owners, and community associations.
He is currently not a member of any political party and aims to serve all members of society equally.
He has been instrumental in organizing community gatherings and establishing religious services for Ethiopians at the historic St. Nicholas Church in Leipzig.
Through the Friends of Ethiopia in Leipzig association, he also spearheads educational and infrastructure support projects for underprivileged children in the Yetemen area of Gojjam, Ethiopia.