Dr. Baro Tumsa was Oromo Thesis; is Dr. Abiy Ahmad the Antithesis?
Posted: 23 May 2020, 18:02
Dr. Baro Tumsa was Oromo Thesis; is Dr. Abiy Ahmad the Antithesis?
Two years ago, I wrote: "Baro's message is already done and the Oromo are in power, but are we ready to fulfill Fayyis' idea of keeping Oromo's power in Caffee Araaraa by any means?". Now, after two years, I doubt if Dr. Abiy is the right person to realize Dr. Baro's vision. Obbo Baro Tumsa (1938–1978), pharmacist, lawyer, Oromo nationalist and political leader in Oromia was said to be one of those mainly responsible for formation of the OLF. He was one of the revolutionary students in 1960s – who once spoke: “We, the Oromo, must capture state power by any means necessary. In order to do this, we must clandestinely organize all sectors of our society. It is the responsibility of the young educated Oromo like you, to disseminate the spirit of Oromo nationalism when you return to your respective communities. We can only change the deplorable condition of our people by being tolerant to one another and reestablishing a necessary Oromo national unity. In this way, we can build a strong organization, capture state power and take actions that facilitate fundamental social transformation.” Eci’at (one of the legal opposition parties during Derg era) was also led by Ob. Baaroo Tumsaa. He was simply an Oromo liberation leader, who could successfully incorporate, in his own person, both nonviolent struggle and armed fighting as complementary means in Oromo liberation movement. It was pity, when we observed different Oromo organizations alienating one another and regarding each other as enemies – just because of choosing one of these two means and leaving the other for practical reasons. It was sickening to hear certain members and supporters of one organization regarding other Oromo nationalists as enemy (or vice versa), just because of one’s preference of one means to the other. Additionally, how unfortunate that Dr. Abiy is trying to keep the existing dominance of Amharanet over Oromummaa and other national identities. He seems to be the antithesis of Dr. Baro Tumsa.
Read more: https://fayyisoromia.wordpress.com/2019/01/17/3630/
Two years ago, I wrote: "Baro's message is already done and the Oromo are in power, but are we ready to fulfill Fayyis' idea of keeping Oromo's power in Caffee Araaraa by any means?". Now, after two years, I doubt if Dr. Abiy is the right person to realize Dr. Baro's vision. Obbo Baro Tumsa (1938–1978), pharmacist, lawyer, Oromo nationalist and political leader in Oromia was said to be one of those mainly responsible for formation of the OLF. He was one of the revolutionary students in 1960s – who once spoke: “We, the Oromo, must capture state power by any means necessary. In order to do this, we must clandestinely organize all sectors of our society. It is the responsibility of the young educated Oromo like you, to disseminate the spirit of Oromo nationalism when you return to your respective communities. We can only change the deplorable condition of our people by being tolerant to one another and reestablishing a necessary Oromo national unity. In this way, we can build a strong organization, capture state power and take actions that facilitate fundamental social transformation.” Eci’at (one of the legal opposition parties during Derg era) was also led by Ob. Baaroo Tumsaa. He was simply an Oromo liberation leader, who could successfully incorporate, in his own person, both nonviolent struggle and armed fighting as complementary means in Oromo liberation movement. It was pity, when we observed different Oromo organizations alienating one another and regarding each other as enemies – just because of choosing one of these two means and leaving the other for practical reasons. It was sickening to hear certain members and supporters of one organization regarding other Oromo nationalists as enemy (or vice versa), just because of one’s preference of one means to the other. Additionally, how unfortunate that Dr. Abiy is trying to keep the existing dominance of Amharanet over Oromummaa and other national identities. He seems to be the antithesis of Dr. Baro Tumsa.
Read more: https://fayyisoromia.wordpress.com/2019/01/17/3630/