1. Erasing Ethiopian History: Efforts to promote a specific ethnic identity, especially Oromo, are seen as diminishing the broader Ethiopian history and the contributions of other ethnic groups.
2. Changing Historical Addis Ababa in the Name of Corridor Development: Large infrastructure projects in Addis Ababa are perceived as erasing the city's historical identity and displacing non-Oromo residents in favor of Oromo-centric development.
3. Gentrification of Cities by Replacing Non-Oromos with Oromos: Urban gentrification policies are believed to be pushing out non-Oromo communities and favoring Oromo populations in city developments.
4. Unnecessary Construction of Multibillion Dollar palace While Poverty Prevails: Critics argue that large-scale, costly palace and other being prioritized over addressing the widespread poverty and basic needs of the population.
5. Warmongering in the Name of Accessing Ports: Some view Ethiopia’s military engagement in neighboring countries, especially in the Horn of Africa, as driven by a desire to secure access to strategic ports, often leading to conflict.
6. Changing National Symbols Such as Erasing the Lion Logo with the Peacock: The replacement of traditional symbols like the lion with new symbols (e.g., the peacock) is seen as an attempt to erase the historical monarchy and shift the national identity toward a new political narrative.
7. Bringing ritual Religions Such as Irreecha Forward at National Forums: The promotion of Oromo religious festivals like Irreecha at national events is viewed as elevating Oromo religious practices over Ethiopia's broader, more diverse religious heritage.
8. Registering the old Gada System at UNESCO: The recognition of the Oromo Geda system by UNESCO is seen as an effort to elevate Oromo culture while sidelining other important Ethiopian traditions and heritage.
ደግሞ ቢራኑ ነጋ ስልጣኔን እወደዋለሁ ጠብመንጃ የያዛችሁ ወደቤት ኑ በፖርቲዬ ስም አለ!
ፖርቲው እኮ ሞቶ ተገንዟል!