Two Types of Oromo: Those Revering Amharic vs. Those Respecting Oromic
By Fayyis Oromia*
The political conflict in Ethiopia since the rise of Yekuno Amlak in 1270 has been between two groups of Oromo: those revering Amarigna versus those respecting Oromic. The first group continues to rule the country, while the second group has consistently formed part of the opposition forces and rebel fronts fighting against the incumbents.
Currently, the Prosperitan Oromos led by Dr. Abiy are maintaining the ongoing domination of Amharic, whereas Oromo republicans in the OLA, OFC, and OLF are working hard to promote Oromic as the legitimate primary working language of all federal institutions.
It is striking to observe how some Habeshas recently admired and praised Obbo Lenco Lata. He once stated, “When Habeshas support me, then I know that I am wrong regarding Oromo interests.” Is he now committing a grave mistake by trying to stabilize Dr. Abiy’s pro-Amaranet regime—a regime that has accepted Amarigna as the federation’s primary language while reducing Oromic to a secondary position?
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