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At This Time of Amhara Elites Destabilizing Dr. Abiy’s Regime, All Oromo Elites Should Support and Stabilize the Prime Minister’s Power!

Fayyis Oromia*

Over the past five years, Amhara elites have done their best to curry favor with Dr. Abiy, hoping he would serve their interests. He indeed attempted to fulfill their demands, which led him to suppress the legitimate national questions of the Oromo people. As a result, he lost the support of many Oromo nationals.

Despite his efforts to uphold the dominance of Amharanet (Amhara identity/language), Amhara elites turned against him in an attempt to seize power in the Finfinné (Addis Ababa) palace. Now, as he tries to defend his leadership by realigning with his original base—the Oromo—Amhara elites cry foul, demonize him, and work to destabilize his government.

This unified opposition by Amhara elites to Dr. Abiy naturally translates into renewed support for him from Oromo nationalists. It is not surprising that the more Amhara elites fight against Oromummaa (Oromo identity), the more Oromo nationals rally behind Dr. Abiy. Despite his past betrayals of some Oromo causes, it is time for Oromo nationalists to strengthen and stabilize his regime. No opportunity should be given to Amhara elites to retake Finfinné. Time will reveal whether Amhara elites seeking to delegitimize Dr. Abiy or Oromo elites supporting him will prevail.

The Broader Conflict: Geo-Federation vs. Ethno-Federation

The conflict in Ethiopia can be broadly characterized as one between pro-Amharanet dictators who advocate for a geography-based federation and pro-Oromummaa democrats who support ethno-federalism. Amhara elites continue to promote a geographic federation only as long as Amharanet dominates and the assimilation of other identities continues.

Currently, Dr. Abiy and his Prosperity Party (Biltsiginna) are aiding this agenda by marginalizing the rightful position of Oromummaa and Afaan Oromo as the primary identity and working language of the federation. Genuine Oromo nationalists must challenge this status quo and advocate for Afaan Oromo to assume a leading role across all institutions—parliament, judiciary, military, security, and government.

If Afaan Oromo becomes the primary language, then the Oromo—being the majority—can thrive under either a geographic or ethnic federation. While Amhara elites prefer the former for linguistic domination and Tigray elites lean toward the latter due to their minority status and perceived insecurity, Oromo interests should focus on leadership and language status regardless of structure.

Language Policy and Inclusive Politics: A Critique of Ezema

Ezema’s civic-centered politics is not inherently flawed, but its monolingual policy of using only Amharic alienates non-Amhara populations. If Ezema seeks Oromo support, it must begin using Afaan Oromo alongside—or even instead of—Amharic. Without this linguistic inclusiveness, its broader inclusive politics rings hollow.

The future of Oromo politics should embrace a zeginet (inclusive) approach—where both leadership in the Caffé Aràra palace and Afaan Oromo as the primary federal language are secured. A political party using Afaan Oromo as its working language and promoting an integrated, democratic Ethiopia led by Oromo values (Oromummaa) can be the new face of Oromo political leadership.

Reflecting on Gadaa.com’s Analysis and the Gridlock in Oromo Politics

Years ago, Gadaa.com published a thought-provoking article titled “The Dreadful Mess of Negation of Negation in Oromo Politics.” It asked a critical question: “The Oromo National Liberation Movement in a Self-Imposed Gridlock: How Can the Oromo Movement Unlock This Gridlock?” A picture of a traffic jam accompanied the article, symbolizing this stagnation.

In response, I have repeatedly shared my perspective: the endless debates among Oromo ideological factions often stem from misunderstanding rather than genuine conflict. Many Oromo nationalists still label each other “enemies” simply for favoring different paths—autonomy, independence, or union—when in reality, these are steps of one overarching goal.
Just like treating a chronic disease requires recurring prescriptions, I feel compelled to reassert my views in hopes of clarifying our shared objective.

The Core Argument: “Series Framework” vs. “Parallel Framework”

The article presents the original goal of the Oromo struggle as only the establishment of an independent Oromia. This is inconsistent with my belief in a more nuanced and evolving approach: an Ethiopian Union of Free Peoples.

Unlike the rigid “parallel framework” proposed by the article, where autonomy, independence, and union are treated as mutually exclusive, I advocate for a “series framework.” In this model, the three concepts are seen as sequential and complementary:
- Autonomy – short-term goal
- Independence – core mid-term objective
- Union of Free Peoples – long-term strategic vision
The original goal of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) was not merely isolationist independence, but an inclusive vision of both sovereignty and unity—one that allowed for self-rule and cooperative federalism. This contrasts with the TPLF’s “federate or separate” dichotomy.

A Reinterpretation of the Poll and Its Flaws

The Gadaa.com poll asked: “What is the Oromo Cause for You?” with the options of autonomy, independence, union, or class struggle. This structure implies exclusivity among goals that should be seen as interdependent.

A better approach would have been to ask: “What Should Be the Final Goal of the Oromo Liberation Movement?” This would reveal who truly favors complete independence versus integration within a reformed union of free peoples.

The poll fails to recognize that many Oromo support all three goals—autonomy, independence, and union—depending on the historical and political context. The journey from autonomy through independence to union must be seen as a strategic continuum, not conflicting endpoints.

Summary of the Political Spectrum

To better navigate the Ethiopian political landscape, we can categorize parties and ideologies as follows:
- Unitarists: Favor a centralized, uniform Ethiopia with no recognition of Oromia’s autonomy.
- Federalists: Support autonomous Oromia within a strong multinational federation.
- Pro-Independence: Advocate for a sovereign Republic of Oromia.
- Unionists: Seek an eventual union of free nations led by Oromo principles and identity.
My vision aligns with the unionist approach—autonomy as the first step, independence as the core goal, and a mutually beneficial union as the final objective.

Conclusion and Future Direction

We must abandon the divisive “parallel framework” and embrace the inclusive “series framework.” By viewing autonomy, independence, and union as phases of a single struggle, we can overcome internal discord and build a cohesive movement.

Let Oromo nationalists of all stripes unite around this shared vision. The Oromo cause is not limited to one exclusive end but is a journey toward freedom, dignity, and leadership in a union of equals. Whether through reforming Ezema, building a new Oromo-led party, or transforming the Prosperity Party, the ultimate goal should be a free Oromia and an inclusive federation led by the values of Oromummaa.

Galatôma!
Read more:https://orompia.wordpress.com/2023/03/1 ... -minister/

[Za-Ilmaknun]

You fabricate, you lie and again you lie and believe in your own endless lies. That is the tragic trajectory of OLF/TPLF political dummies.

let's see the few points that you raised in your mumbo-jumbo:

1-"This unified opposition by Amhara elites to Dr. Abiy naturally translates into renewed support for him from Oromo nationalists." you only support that man just because he ain't supported by the Amhara elites? That is the politics of Orommuma--to be against everything and anything supported by Amhara.

2-"The conflict in Ethiopia can be broadly characterized as one between pro-Amharanet dictators who advocate for a geography-based federation and pro-Oromummaa democrats who support ethno-federalism". This again shows your lies or immature political understand of the current Amhara movement. Whether it is geographic or ethnic based Federalism, it will definitely benefit the Amhara people if applied justly. By any measure, your group is the least in number in Addis Ababa, even less than the Tigreans. Go to every town and Cities across Ethiopia and this fact never changes.

3-"Ezema’s civic-centered politics is not inherently flawed, but its monolingual policy of using only Amharic alienates non-Amhara populations" That is utterly false and overly presumptuous. EZEMA has no any Amhara flavor whatsoever. Birehanu hates Amhara more that he hastes anything. He only needs the support of the Amhara people to ascend to power and then crush them down like TPLF and OPDO did. EZEMA's criteria to be in a leadership position is to be at least bilingual (that is purposely designed for the Amharas not to come to any leadership position) ..

I can dismantle your fairytale one by one and feed it back to you but, it ain't worth the effort. The score will be settled at the battle filed. Then and then only you and your likes will learn what it means to be equal and learn to live peacefully while earning your living honestly.

[eden]

what’s the logic here? OLA should stop fighting OPDO if FANO is also fighting OPDO? doesn’t make sense

[Union]

አይይይይይይይይ

[Noble Amhara]

Empower abiy today
Face the consequences tommorow

[Agazi General]

ZE TRUTH IS ZAT ALL OF 3.MAJOR REGIONS, OROMU AMHARU AND TIGRAY HAVE PRODUCED TERRIBLE OPPORTUNISTIC POLITICIANS

[Union]

Agame

Leave Amara out of this. We have nothing to do with this. And we don't have evil people among us that go around abuse and kill innocent people

ZE TRUTH IS ZAT ALL OF 3.MAJOR REGIONS, OROMU AMHARU AND TIGRAY HAVE PRODUCED TERRIBLE OPPORTUNISTIC POLITICIANS

[Yakume]

Completely agree with you. There were many factors that enabled the Oromo to lead the country, but they failed to unite their people and thus failed to lead the country. So the only option for Oromo leaders and elites to protect future of their people and country is to leave power and rule to those who founded the country and their enemies (Amhara and Ogaden) and they will get justice and also freedom to live in their region or migrate to Middle East and European countries as they dream. Never trust Tigray politicians who kiss children and women, whose eyebrows meet in the middle.

You fabricate, you lie and again you lie and believe in your own endless lies. That is the tragic trajectory of OLF/TPLF political dummies.

let's see the few points that you raised in your mumbo-jumbo:

1-"This unified opposition by Amhara elites to Dr. Abiy naturally translates into renewed support for him from Oromo nationalists." you only support that man just because he ain't supported by the Amhara elites? That is the politics of Orommuma--to be against everything and anything supported by Amhara.

2-"The conflict in Ethiopia can be broadly characterized as one between pro-Amharanet dictators who advocate for a geography-based federation and pro-Oromummaa democrats who support ethno-federalism". This again shows your lies or immature political understand of the current Amhara movement. Whether it is geographic or ethnic based Federalism, it will definitely benefit the Amhara people if applied justly. By any measure, your group is the least in number in Addis Ababa, even less than the Tigreans. Go to every town and Cities across Ethiopia and this fact never changes.

3-"Ezema’s civic-centered politics is not inherently flawed, but its monolingual policy of using only Amharic alienates non-Amhara populations" That is utterly false and overly presumptuous. EZEMA has no any Amhara flavor whatsoever. Birehanu hates Amhara more that he hastes anything. He only needs the support of the Amhara people to ascend to power and then crush them down like TPLF and OPDO did. EZEMA's criteria to be in a leadership position is to be at least bilingual (that is purposely designed for the Amharas not to come to any leadership position) ..

I can dismantle your fairytale one by one and feed it back to you but, it ain't worth the effort. The score will be settled at the battle filed. Then and then only you and your likes will learn what it means to be equal and learn to live peacefully while earning your living honestly.