The Concepts of Orompia and Oropia are Not Necessarily Political Correctness, but Surely Political Reality!
By Fayyis Orromia*
Almost all Oromo politicians are very cautious when it comes to speaking about and working toward the idea of Orompia (Oromia-led ethnic federation) and Oropia (Oromummà-led geo-federation), because they believe it is not politically correct, and at the same time, it may sound as though the Oromo seek to dominate the country by replacing Amhara dominance. I believe this view is fundamentally wrong.
Firstly, I am advocating for Oromummà leadership, not domination. There is a significant difference between the two: leadership is a legitimate role earned through a democratic process—often influenced by demographic and geographic advantage—while domination refers to authoritarian control, which the Amhara elites historically pursued and wish to maintain by suppressing the Oromo and other nations.
Secondly, this leadership rooted in Oromummà is inevitable, as global trends favor democratization. This trend will naturally position the Oromo in an advantageous place. Thus, Ethiopia evolving into Oropia is not just a political possibility, but an impending reality—whether it is openly discussed or not.
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