Ethiopia’s 1st written constitution was introduced by Selassie

An interesting fact about Haile Selassie is that after ascending the throne, he issued his first constitution. Haile Selassie introduced Ethiopia's first written constitution on July 16, 1931, providing for a bicameral legislature. The constitution kept power in the hands of the nobility, but it established democratic standards among the nobility, projecting a transition to democracy: it would prevail "until the people People have the right to vote for themselves." The constitution limited the succession to the throne to the descendants of Haile Selassie, a point that was opposed by other dynastic princes, including the princes of Tigrai and even the emperor's loyal cousin. Emperor, Ras Kassa Haile Darge.


However, this 1931 Ethiopian Constitution is considered Selassie's greatest work because it contains provisions for the Re-Africanization of Ethiopia. Haile Selassie attempted to modernize the country through a series of political and social reforms, including the promulgation of the 1931 constitution, the first written constitution, and the abolition of slavery.


It can be said that Haile Selassie is considered a great emperor, especially when he promulgated the first constitution. This helped people have a better life and also helped him gain the trust of the people.

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