The question one has to ask in the case of the TPLF is this: does the resuscitation of the TPLF from the brink of extinction benefit the Tigray people, or Abiy and Shimele’s so-called Prosperity Party? One would argue that it is the latter, not the former, who is going to benefit from a reconstituted TPLF.
The TPLF and OLF, as the architects of the ethnic federation, had two divergent interests in embracing this ethnic constitution. The TPLF, as the shaker and mover of the Ethiopian government, knew that if true equal ethnic representation were instituted, it would be at a disadvantage. Therefore, the TPLF ensured that the key power centers remained in its hands. Since the TPLF did not perceive a threat from the OLF and OPDO power structures, it believed its position was secure and never to be threatened by any particular group, including the Amharas, who were under the control of Bereket and loyal TPLF surveillance. The OLF and OPDO had submitted meekly while spreading their politics unhindered, becoming more powerful under the noses of the TPLF. The TPLF’s Oromo language barrier made it aloof and unable to easily penetrate the intricacies of Oromo politics, so it was taken off guard when the OPDO became more assertive on the national stage.
The TPLF was able to wield so much power because of its federal government resources. Despite being a minority in number, the TPLF controlled the lion's share of power and resources, and every other power fell in line enthusiastically. Fast forward to today: the TPLF is dethroned and has no means to enforce its dominance but is still arguing to keep ethnic federalism as the saving grace of Ethiopian politics. The latest TPLF meeting and its use of old Meles-era archaic terminology to describe the reality in Tigray shows the calcified nature of this political organization. Tigrayans should be at the forefront of dismantling the ethnic federation and replacing it with a democratic federal arrangement where individual and group rights are respected.
Regarding the regions that the TPLF incorporated into its administrative region in its heyday by force, it has to sit down and talk to the Amharas of the region and work out a win-win settlement. Any kind of trickery and political shenanigans would be costly for the Tigrayan people in short and long run .
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TPLF + PP is the way forward. Ethiopia shall be disintegrated without the involvement of TPLF!
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That is not a bad idea. In fact it is the best alternative to the constant war and primitive ethnic ideology.Ethiopia shall be disintegrated without the involvement of TPLF!
Break it up. And then let the largest ethnic groups the Amhara and Oromo work out a co-existence confederation. Negotiating the status of Addis Ababa and Autonomy of numerous ethnic groups in the two regions.
For sure, Tigray the advocate of article 39 and the disintegration of Ethiopia should be left in the outside.
I have said time and again, Ethiopians specifically of the largest ethnic groups should not be afraid of a break up. Let us face it, the natural and Human Resources are in the two ethnic largest groups.
Probably they will need help by the non political international community to articulate the deal.
Believe me an Ethiopia without Tigray will be prosperous and with less conflict.
It is time to deal with it head on.
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Go through the 1000 years history( post Axumite) of Ethiopia and you will find the fact that Tigray is the soul & spirit of Ethiopia!
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Ax,
You can’t have it both ways. You asked for a break up and you will get it.
Society can’t babysit a lazy and conflict prone Tigray forever.
It is time to move on.
You can’t have it both ways. You asked for a break up and you will get it.
Society can’t babysit a lazy and conflict prone Tigray forever.
It is time to move on.
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It is about time Tigray fight its own war on its own resource.
An independent Tigray has a list of things to accomplish:
-a major war with Eritrea. To be lost within 6 months.
-a major war with Amhara. To be lost within 3 months.
-a war with Ethiopia. To be lost within a week.
-a war with Afar. To be lost within 3 months.
- a historical exodus to Ethiopia.
The federation of Oromo and Amhara will have to introduce a death penalty for treason and border trespassing.
An independent Tigray has a list of things to accomplish:
-a major war with Eritrea. To be lost within 6 months.
-a major war with Amhara. To be lost within 3 months.
-a war with Ethiopia. To be lost within a week.
-a war with Afar. To be lost within 3 months.
- a historical exodus to Ethiopia.
The federation of Oromo and Amhara will have to introduce a death penalty for treason and border trespassing.
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Axumezana is in fact a notorious secessionist dreamlining of Abay Tigray Republic. He is a wolf in a sheepskin who is out here pretending as if standing for Ethiopia. The difference between Axumezana and Halafimengedi is, Axumezana is hiding behind singing Ethiopia love lyric while Halafimengedi is very noisy like a morning Chimpanzee about his anti-Ethiopia motive - besides, Axumezana is a Tigre from Axum ( former beneficiary of TPLF's loot of Ethiopia) and Halafimengedi a disgruntled a minority Agew or hybrid of Agew and Erob.
--- Axumezana thinks people in this century are as easy to trick. He parrots about Tigre's con-constitution, which is none of the business of Amhara people. When he talks about his Tigre constitution he is addressing his Woyane Manifesto declaring Amhara is the eternal enemy of Tigre; and should be cleansed based on Tigres rule. But the reality proved in the end 1.5 Tigres perished and Axum and his likes enjoyed their UUU JoeBidenye lyrics. I think he loves to sing UUU Kamala Harris or UUU Trumpye next - Amhara does not give a fuuk to Tigre constitution - they can shove into their arses.
--- Axumezana thinks people in this century are as easy to trick. He parrots about Tigre's con-constitution, which is none of the business of Amhara people. When he talks about his Tigre constitution he is addressing his Woyane Manifesto declaring Amhara is the eternal enemy of Tigre; and should be cleansed based on Tigres rule. But the reality proved in the end 1.5 Tigres perished and Axum and his likes enjoyed their UUU JoeBidenye lyrics. I think he loves to sing UUU Kamala Harris or UUU Trumpye next - Amhara does not give a fuuk to Tigre constitution - they can shove into their arses.
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Eris and Tigray = the most toxic societies in the HOA.
It is over for you spoiled guys.
The Republic of Tigray is the way forward.
It is over for you spoiled guys.
The Republic of Tigray is the way forward.
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Woyane-Tigres are expecting only when to get Raya, Welqait and Humera to run away. Because they claimed they are Sudanese. They are begging Orommuma Abiy Ahmed if he can help them get these territoires. If they do not get these lands, even if Ethiopia (without Tigray take a refrundum) they will never ever separate. I assure you , on the other hand if they get gift of Raya/Humera/Weqait, in a matter of a day Woyane-Tigres get ready to declare they are no more Ethiopians; and the U.S. will instantly recognize them so that Tigray will be the next useless, failed state as Eritrea/South Sudan.
Given the restlessness of Axumezana, I wish he sees how Tigray becomes the worst disappointment of the world
Given the restlessness of Axumezana, I wish he sees how Tigray becomes the worst disappointment of the world