The Two Contradictory Forces in OPP: OLF’s Mindset of Sovereignty vs. OPDO’s Mindset of Servitude
By Fayyis Oromia*
Dr. Abiy’s OPP is marked by an internal struggle between two forces: those with the OLF’s mindset of sovereignty and those with the OPDO’s mindset of servitude. The former are gradually pushing for the freedom and sovereignty of the Oromo people, while the latter remain willing to serve Habesha masters—whether from Amhara or Tigray elites.
It is especially interesting to observe how those with the OLF mindset promote Oromic/Oromummà, whereas those with the OPDO mindset strive to maintain the dominance of Amharanet/Amharic. This internal conflict continues to shape the direction of the party.
For the OLF’s sovereignty mindset to prevail, genuine Oromo nationalists must enter and take over the OPP, displacing the remnants of the OPDO. Entering and owning OPP and its structures should be a primary objective for the OLF. This strategy is more effective than solely engaging in opposition through OFC or armed struggle via OLA. OLF supporters must seek to infiltrate OPP in order to purge the remaining OPDO loyalists and shift the party’s direction toward true Oromo liberation.
The Oromo people must prioritize dismantling the OPDO component within Dr. Abiy’s OPP in order to elevate its OLF-aligned faction and complete the national freedom struggle
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