Shimelis Abdisa’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story
Natalie Ross
Published Feb 20, 2026
| Intro | Ethiopian politician |
| Is | Politician |
| From | Ethiopia |
| Type | Politics |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | Oromia Region, Ethiopia |
| Politics | Oromo Democratic Party |
Shimelis Abdisa (Oromo: Shimallis Abdisaa; Amharic: ሽመልስ አብዲሳ) is an Ethiopian politician who is serving as the Deputy President of Oromia region of Ethiopia since April 2019. He is the de facto ruler of the region.
Background
Shimelis Abdisa was born in Oromia, Ethiopia. Before his current appointment, he has served in various roles including chief of staff of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
