The Future: Oromic as Primary Federal Language and Ethiopia Thriving as Oropia!
By Fayyis Oromia*
No question that in the future, Oromic shall be the primary working language of the federation and Ethiopia will be transformed to thrive as Oromia. It is encouraging to hear that Dr. Merera, Obbo Dawud, Dr. Abiy, and General Marro are entering negotiations. Surely, they will reach agreement on at least three major Oromo concerns:
- Bringing Finfinné under the administration of Oromia,
- Elevating Oromic to become the primary working language of the federation—replacing Amharic,
- Returning Wollo, including Raya, to Oromia.
Thanks to Wàqa, there is now growing consensus among Oromo political forces regarding our shared destination (Kàyyô). No longer is there serious division between “Ethiopianists” and Oromianists. I have played my part in building this consensus, consistently advocating that Ethiopia, reimagined on Oromo terms, becomes Oropia—a democratic country led by the principles of Oromummà.
This envisioned Oropia would fulfill three critical objectives:
- Àngô Oromo: power in Oromo hands,
- Gadà Oromo: a modernized Gadà system adopted nationwide,
- Afàn Oromo: recognized as the primary working language of the federation.
Read more: https://orompia.wordpress.com/2023/04/2 ... to-oromia/