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Abaymado
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Should Abiy Step Down?

Post by Abaymado » 24 Jun 2025, 14:38

Not necessarily.

For the past several months, Abiy has been doing a great job, but recently, some officials have been making controversial statements that could shake his leadership. Taye Danda, for instance, claimed that Abiy expressed a desire to "eliminate Amhara." Such rhetoric is extremely dangerous.

That said, Abiy has made significant contributions to the country—achievements unmatched by previous governments. One of his greatest successes is the river restoration project, which has nearly eliminated pollution in the rivers. As mentioned earlier, these waterways were heavily contaminated since the EPRDF era, but now they are returning to their cleaner state from the Derg period. Undoubtedly, he has also cleaned and beautified the city like never before.

For the first time in our history, I’ve witnessed billions of birr being poured into infrastructure projects. Loaders, excavators, trucks, and all kinds of machinery are now a common sight in every zone of Addis Ababa. Today, even a trillion birr no longer seems like an unimaginable figure—if this trend continues, our national budget could soon reach 10 trillion.

These developments suggest good governance and even the potential to address long-standing issues. However, major challenges remain. Inflation is skyrocketing, food prices are rising at an unprecedented rate, and people are struggling with higher taxes, expensive food items, and increased transportation costs. I don’t have concrete evidence on whether wheat production has improved as Abiy claims, but if true, it would mean we’re on the right track—and I believe no obstacle is insurmountable.

But the real question is: Will Abiy allow free and fair elections? I doubt it. The people are exhausted, complaining of hunger and countless other problems. At this point, they hardly care about his projects.

Meanwhile, there’s growing criticism from his dismissed officials, opposition politicians, journalists, and activists. In my opinion, forcibly removing him from power—especially for the benefit of power-hungry rivals—could be disastrous. Instead of overthrowing him, what we need is reformation while these ongoing projects continue.

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Re: Should Abiy Step Down?

Post by Odie » 24 Jun 2025, 14:49

Oh my God, analysis my ar$e, just first phrase :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Should Abiy Step Down?

Post by ethiopianunity » 24 Jun 2025, 22:49

He is not investing in the population. His main interest is how to beautiful fly Addis so foreign tourists can come so that our children and women can be sodomised. Tourism income is very minimal! Besides, who wants to come to a city that is the same as foreign countries with high rise same building? His project is misplaced. If he is controlled or unable, should be honest about it. Basically he is Addis mayor!

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Re: Should Abiy Step Down?

Post by Tiago » 25 Jun 2025, 04:04

More like gunned down. I can't wait to see 12 inches bullet buried in his rotten skull.

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Re: Should Abiy Step Down?

Post by Noble Amhara » 25 Jun 2025, 04:53

Beautyfing Addis is okay but it shouldn't be at the expense of those within the city

The gov should have used that money to pay Doctors a rightful salary to which they can be able to afford cost of living


Ethiopias Yearly Income from Tourism is $800M USD
Ethiopias Yearly income from Ethiopian_Airlines is $7B USD

This means Ethiopian Airlines itself generates 7x as much money then the countries tourism industry. Meaning Haile Selassies Ethio Airline is now Generating $1 Trillion BIRR yearly for the government

Kenya earns $2.7B USD from Tourism which is 3x as much as Ethiopia

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Re: Should Abiy Step Down?

Post by Noble Amhara » 25 Jun 2025, 05:06

Dictator Abiy is dangerously using Ethiopias Generated Revenue for wars and Expensive Corridor Projects

This money should be used to increase the GDP/Per Capita of Citizens.

A high GDP/Per Capita meaning a higher quality of life for citizens. This is done by increasing the salary of Doctors, Nurses, Teachers, Government Employees and other jobs. Thus making life more easier for the common folk of the country preventing civil unrest and resentment

Dictator Abiy must trickle down the wealth properly. Ethiopian Doctors should be payed equal to Kenyan Doctors!

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