The Best Way to Bring Back Diredhawa, Jijjiga, Moyale, Rayya, Wallo, Wolqite, Asosa, Metekel, Hawasa… to Oromia!
Posted: 14 Nov 2025, 10:38
The Best Way to Bring Back Diredhawa, Jijjiga, Moyale, Rayya, Wallo, Wolqite, Asosa, Metekel, Hawasa… to Oromia!
By Fayyis Oromia*
Today, many Oromo nationalists are concerned about the regions that were taken from Oromia. It’s a known fact that the Woyane regime has already fractured Oromia, giving away parts of it to neighboring regions. Areas like Finfinne, Rayya, Wallo, Metekel, Asosa, Wolqite, Hawasa, Moyale, Jijjiga, and Diredhawa were all ceded to other regions. The best way for the Oromo to reclaim these lost territories is by forging either Orompia (an Oromic-led ethnic federation) or Oropia (an Oromic-led geo-federation). To achieve this, we need to promote Oromic as the primary federal language, replacing Amharic.
Oromo politics has undergone a paradigm shift—from striving for a sovereign Republic of Oromia to advocating for a democratic Ethiopia, which could become a de facto either Orompia or Oropia. In this vision, Ethiopia, shaped by Oromo values, would adopt Oromic as its primary working language, promote the Gadà system in a modern form across the nation, and ensure that legitimate Oromo leadership is consolidated at the Finfinné Palace. Opting for a larger territory, as opposed to a smaller Oromia, is more beneficial to the Oromo people.
Oromo nationalists should embrace this strategic vision and aim to become influential not only in the Horn of Africa but across the entire African continent. I hope Oromo elites within the OFC, OLA, OLF, and OPP can reach a consensus on this roadmap—one that envisions Ethiopia under Oromo leadership while championing Pan-Africanism. With Finfinné (the heart of the Oromo) as the capital of both Ethiopia and Africa, the Oromo are uniquely positioned to play a leading role in both national and continental politics.
A free Oromo nation, no longer under the domination of the Abyssinian elite, can serve as an example for other African ethno-linguistic groups to claim their freedom and self-rule within a future United States of Africa (USAf), with Finfinné as its capital.
The Finfinne vs. Addis Ababa Dispute: A Redundant Battle?
Currently, there is a debate between Oromo and Amhara activists over the identity of Finfinné/Addis Ababa. But I thought the Oromo had already been liberated enough to decide on their own capital city—Finfinné. Neither Amhara nor Tigrayan elites hold power in the Caffé Ararà palace to obstruct Oromo plans—unless, of course, the ruling party, OPP, is pro-Abesha and anti-Oromo.
Why should Oromo activists waste time battling over Finfinne with the Amhara, instead of implementing a full emancipation plan for Oromia—including Finfinné? Dr. Abiy’s recent visits to Horn of Africa countries seemed to reflect a broader vision: liberating Finfinné from non-Oromo occupation and fostering regional integration—both politically and economically.
Yet, paradoxically, the Oromo may still need to struggle for the full liberation of Finfinné—this time, against the OPP itself. Once Finfinné is truly liberated, we can realize the following concentric visions of Oromia, administered from its core:
The Five Layers of Oromia
- Greater Oromia = Cushitic Ethiopia: Obbo Leenco Lata envisions a united Horn of Africa as a common Cushitic home. This expansive Oromia includes all areas inhabited by Oromo people across the region. Achieving this would represent a high-confidence, long-term political goal for the Oromo people.
- Great Oromia = New Ethiopia: Dr. Merera Gudina advocates for a unified Ethiopia where Oromo culture and language flourish without marginalization. This near-future vision represents a politics of higher confidence.
- Intermediate Oromia = Independent Oromia: Obbo Galasa Dilbo supports an independent Oromo nation-state based on the current Oromia map. This reflects our intermediate-confidence politics for the present.
- Small Oromia = OLF’s Oromia: Obbo Dawud Ibsa’s vision aligns with what many Oromo nationalists accept as the legitimate territory for Oromo self-rule. However, this reflects past low-confidence politics.
- Smaller Oromia = OPP’s Oromia: Whether he believes in it or not, the version of Oromia currently governed by Ob Shimelis Abdissa is the smallest and reflects the politics of the distant past.
The Core Question: Which Oromia Should We Fight For?
The crucial question remains: How can Finfinné be fully liberated, and for which layer of Oromia should the Oromo struggle? I believe Dr. Abiy’s vision leans toward realizing the “Greatest Oromia”—the outermost layer of African federal governance—with Finfinné as its core. Unfortunately, we are still unsure whether the OPP will recognize Finfinné as an Oromo city.
This is deeply disappointing. The guiding principle for Oromo politics should be: liberate and own the smallest Oromia (Finfinné) in order to transform and utilize all greater layers, up to the pan-African level.
Is the OPP standing in the way of this Oromo vision?
Why must the Oromo continue to fight to emancipate Finfinné, when Amhara and Tigrayan dominance has already waned? Is the OPP merely continuing the proxy hegemony of the old Abyssinian elites? Are we truly liberated, or is Caffé Ararà just window dressing while Oromo suppression continues?
Now is the ideal moment for genuine Oromo nationalists to unite, consolidate Oromo leadership, and build a democratic Orompia or Oropia while advancing Pan-African prosperity. I hope to see Dr. Abiy assume the role of liberator of the Oromo and re-Oromize Finfinne and the other given-away regions—allowing Finfinné to radiate the light of Oromummà across Oromia, Ethiopia, the Horn, Africa, and the world.
Otherwise, Aluta Continua—the struggle for the total liberation of the Oromo and Oromia, including Finfinné, will continue!
Galatôma!
Read more: https://orompia.wordpress.com/2023/05/1 ... an-utopia/
By Fayyis Oromia*
Today, many Oromo nationalists are concerned about the regions that were taken from Oromia. It’s a known fact that the Woyane regime has already fractured Oromia, giving away parts of it to neighboring regions. Areas like Finfinne, Rayya, Wallo, Metekel, Asosa, Wolqite, Hawasa, Moyale, Jijjiga, and Diredhawa were all ceded to other regions. The best way for the Oromo to reclaim these lost territories is by forging either Orompia (an Oromic-led ethnic federation) or Oropia (an Oromic-led geo-federation). To achieve this, we need to promote Oromic as the primary federal language, replacing Amharic.
Oromo politics has undergone a paradigm shift—from striving for a sovereign Republic of Oromia to advocating for a democratic Ethiopia, which could become a de facto either Orompia or Oropia. In this vision, Ethiopia, shaped by Oromo values, would adopt Oromic as its primary working language, promote the Gadà system in a modern form across the nation, and ensure that legitimate Oromo leadership is consolidated at the Finfinné Palace. Opting for a larger territory, as opposed to a smaller Oromia, is more beneficial to the Oromo people.
Oromo nationalists should embrace this strategic vision and aim to become influential not only in the Horn of Africa but across the entire African continent. I hope Oromo elites within the OFC, OLA, OLF, and OPP can reach a consensus on this roadmap—one that envisions Ethiopia under Oromo leadership while championing Pan-Africanism. With Finfinné (the heart of the Oromo) as the capital of both Ethiopia and Africa, the Oromo are uniquely positioned to play a leading role in both national and continental politics.
A free Oromo nation, no longer under the domination of the Abyssinian elite, can serve as an example for other African ethno-linguistic groups to claim their freedom and self-rule within a future United States of Africa (USAf), with Finfinné as its capital.
The Finfinne vs. Addis Ababa Dispute: A Redundant Battle?
Currently, there is a debate between Oromo and Amhara activists over the identity of Finfinné/Addis Ababa. But I thought the Oromo had already been liberated enough to decide on their own capital city—Finfinné. Neither Amhara nor Tigrayan elites hold power in the Caffé Ararà palace to obstruct Oromo plans—unless, of course, the ruling party, OPP, is pro-Abesha and anti-Oromo.
Why should Oromo activists waste time battling over Finfinne with the Amhara, instead of implementing a full emancipation plan for Oromia—including Finfinné? Dr. Abiy’s recent visits to Horn of Africa countries seemed to reflect a broader vision: liberating Finfinné from non-Oromo occupation and fostering regional integration—both politically and economically.
Yet, paradoxically, the Oromo may still need to struggle for the full liberation of Finfinné—this time, against the OPP itself. Once Finfinné is truly liberated, we can realize the following concentric visions of Oromia, administered from its core:
The Five Layers of Oromia
- Greater Oromia = Cushitic Ethiopia: Obbo Leenco Lata envisions a united Horn of Africa as a common Cushitic home. This expansive Oromia includes all areas inhabited by Oromo people across the region. Achieving this would represent a high-confidence, long-term political goal for the Oromo people.
- Great Oromia = New Ethiopia: Dr. Merera Gudina advocates for a unified Ethiopia where Oromo culture and language flourish without marginalization. This near-future vision represents a politics of higher confidence.
- Intermediate Oromia = Independent Oromia: Obbo Galasa Dilbo supports an independent Oromo nation-state based on the current Oromia map. This reflects our intermediate-confidence politics for the present.
- Small Oromia = OLF’s Oromia: Obbo Dawud Ibsa’s vision aligns with what many Oromo nationalists accept as the legitimate territory for Oromo self-rule. However, this reflects past low-confidence politics.
- Smaller Oromia = OPP’s Oromia: Whether he believes in it or not, the version of Oromia currently governed by Ob Shimelis Abdissa is the smallest and reflects the politics of the distant past.
The Core Question: Which Oromia Should We Fight For?
The crucial question remains: How can Finfinné be fully liberated, and for which layer of Oromia should the Oromo struggle? I believe Dr. Abiy’s vision leans toward realizing the “Greatest Oromia”—the outermost layer of African federal governance—with Finfinné as its core. Unfortunately, we are still unsure whether the OPP will recognize Finfinné as an Oromo city.
This is deeply disappointing. The guiding principle for Oromo politics should be: liberate and own the smallest Oromia (Finfinné) in order to transform and utilize all greater layers, up to the pan-African level.
Is the OPP standing in the way of this Oromo vision?
Why must the Oromo continue to fight to emancipate Finfinné, when Amhara and Tigrayan dominance has already waned? Is the OPP merely continuing the proxy hegemony of the old Abyssinian elites? Are we truly liberated, or is Caffé Ararà just window dressing while Oromo suppression continues?
Now is the ideal moment for genuine Oromo nationalists to unite, consolidate Oromo leadership, and build a democratic Orompia or Oropia while advancing Pan-African prosperity. I hope to see Dr. Abiy assume the role of liberator of the Oromo and re-Oromize Finfinne and the other given-away regions—allowing Finfinné to radiate the light of Oromummà across Oromia, Ethiopia, the Horn, Africa, and the world.
Otherwise, Aluta Continua—the struggle for the total liberation of the Oromo and Oromia, including Finfinné, will continue!
Galatôma!
Read more: https://orompia.wordpress.com/2023/05/1 ... an-utopia/