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Is Dr. Abiy Ahmed Smart Amara or Stupid Oromo?

By Fayyis Oromia*

In Ethiopia’s major political conflict—between pro-Amaranet and pro-Oromummà—there is no gray area. Any politician, especially heads of government, is either an opponent or a proponent of one bloc or the other. They either preserve the dominant Amarigna/Amaranet or promote the liberating Oromiffà/Oromummà. Here, Oromummà symbolizes all the oppressed national identities, such as Tegarunet, Somalummà, Guragenet, Sidamummà, and others.

Reflecting on how Dr. Abiy Ahmed came to power—riding the wave of the Qérrô movement—and observing his actions since then, we must ask: Is he a smart Amhara (a pro-Amaranet elite) or a misguided Oromo (a biological Oromo with a pro-Amhara mindset)? If he is the former, I must admit admiration for his strategic approach in hijacking the powerful Oromo movement to preserve Amaranet‘s dominant status in a clever way. If he is the latter, it is deeply unfortunate that the Oromo continue to sabotage their own cause through such misaligned elites—those who have repeatedly sold out the victories of our liberation movement.

It is no secret that Oromo elites have historically held government positions, but often they have revered Amaranet rather than honoring Oromummà. Dr. Abiy’s approach represents the worst betrayal of the Oromo cause, as he has even managed to deceive certain Oromo nationalists, including members of the OLF. Who would have imagined that these pro-Abiy OLF members would neglect Afàn Oromô in favor of fluency in Amarigna? None have dared to follow the example of Ob. Bulchà Damaqsà, who courageously spoke Afàn Oromo in parliament.

Personally, I believe Dr. Abiy is a triple hybrid—by marriage, biology, and ideology—who internally identifies more with Amaranet than Oromummà, and who skillfully protected Amarigna‘s dominance from the growing influence of Oromiffà and the broader freedom movement of Ethiopia’s oppressed nations.

Amhara elites in particular, and the broader pro-Amaranet bloc, began to salivate over reclaiming power in the 2021 election. Thanks to Dr. Abiy’s betrayal of the Oromo in general, and the Qérrô in particular, the Oromummà camp is losing its chance at liberation for the third time—first in 1974, again in 1992, and now in the current era. After the 1974 revolution, Mengistu (an Oromo by birth) dismantled the Oromummà camp led by Meison. During the 1991 transition, Negasso and his OPDO sided with the Woyane and once again undercut Oromummà. Now, following the third change, Dr. Abiy has betrayed the Oromummà camp by cracking down on true Oromo nationalists, paving the way for Amhara elites to attempt a return to power under the guise of democracy, elections, and freedom.

Only naive Oromo would allow cvnning Amhara elites to manipulate the system once more. Sadly, Oromo nationalists are now split into pro- and anti-Abiy camps, creating an opening for those same elites to divide and weaken the Oromummà camp. I still struggle to understand the logic behind the conflict between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the Ethiopian National Army (ENA), which is under Dr. Abiy’s command. I once speculated that this might be strategic theater against Abyssinian oppression. However, with OLF leaders now imprisoned and intimidated, if this is not part of a deeper strategy, then it is a grave mistake by OPP’s security forces.

Despite certain shortcomings in OLF leadership, the organization remains a sacred symbol of bilisummà—freedom—for the Oromo. Attacking its leaders equates to attacking the Oromo cause itself, aligning oneself with the camp of historical oppressors. With these actions, Dr. Abiy’s OPP—once seen as part of the liberation—has morphed into another version of Ethiopia’s traditional ruling elites. It has now lost the trust of many Oromo, leaving only two paths forward: 1) rejoin the Oromo liberation movement and relinquish power to genuine Oromo forces, or 2) become another servant of the old oppressive system and continue sabotaging the struggle. I strongly urge Dr. Abiy and his party to take the first path and secure a place in Oromo history as liberators, not traitors.

This short essay is meant as clarification for the enemies of Oromo liberation, who were prematurely celebrating what they perceived as the division of the OLF into three. From the beginning, the OLF has had one ultimate goal: freedom. This singular objective can, however, be interpreted through three strategic lenses depending on the political context:
– Independence within a union of free nations,
– A referendum offering a choice between independence within or without union, and
– Complete independence from the union.

The OLF has always stood for the independence of Oromia, the right of the Oromo to self-determination, and the voluntary union of nations in the region. It has emphasized different strategies according to prevailing conditions. When faced with suppression and denial of Oromo rights, the OLF emphasized independence from Abyssinian colonialism. When others acknowledged Oromo rights, it promoted a referendum.
In recent history, the OLF has split into three factions:

– OLF1 (Galaasa): Firm on independence, with openness to union after liberation.
– OLF2 (Dawud): Advocating self-determination via referendum—open to either option.
– OLF3 (Leenco/ODF): Supporting independence within a federal union, aligning with reasonable pro-unity Abyssinian groups.

To our adversaries: the OLF, as one or three, will never abandon the fight for Oromo self-determination. It remains committed to achieving the right of the Oromo to determine their destiny, with or without union. We must separate political rhetoric from conviction. Some Oromo politicians claim that “the people don’t want secession,” but this is a misleading generalization. Almost all Oromo politicians—regardless of public stance—believe in our right to self-determination. This is the foundation of the OLF mindset, which exists in three forms:

– Rebel organizations speak openly of self-determination and act accordingly.
– Opposition groups frame their struggle in Ethiopian terms but pursue the same goal.
– Ruling Oromo figures claim liberation has already been achieved, yet quietly continue the struggle.

Let us all—regardless of rhetoric—remain committed to the end goal. Our enemies must know this liberation movement will not be stopped by manipulation or delay. Our collective mindset leads us to our objective, however long it may take. The International Crisis Group even recognized this, stating: “Despite its organizational flaws and divisions, many Oromos retain an almost messianic belief in the OLF as the major nationalist organization.” This liberation mindset exists not just in the organization, but spiritually in the hearts of millions. Attempts to discredit the OLF are futile. Even Dr. Abiy should one day salute the OLA at Meskel Square, thanking them for more than 50 years of sacrifice.
Thanks to Wàqa for the progress we’ve made. My message to the “Shane-phobics”: relax, and move forward with clarity.

Galatôma!
Read more:https://orompia.wordpress.com/2023/01/0 ... pid-oromo/

[Zack]

Gallas are so dumb who are you liberating ur self from now , from abiye who is also a galla so gallas want to be independent from other gallas


dr zackovich