Free Oromo and Oromia as a Precedent for the Liberation of Nations in Ethiopia and Africa
Posted: 15 Nov 2025, 05:04
Free Oromo and Oromia as a Precedent for the Liberation of Nations in Ethiopia and Africa
By Fayyis Oromia*
The Oromo and Oromia are already 75% free, a status we have achieved step by step through three major revolutions—25% in 1974, 50% in 1991, and 75% in 2018. The next inevitable regime change in Finfinne will surely lead to the complete (100%) liberation of the Oromo people and Oromia, not only from foreign domination but also from internal authoritarianism. At that stage, genuine Oromo nationalists who truly prioritize the Oromo interest will come to power in Finfinné Palace.
After that, it will be up to the Oromo political elite to adopt a magnanimous political approach and champion the liberation of all nations—especially within Ethiopia and more broadly across Africa. A free Oromo and Oromia will serve as powerful precedents for true liberation from both colonial legacies and domestic dictatorships throughout the continent.
With Finfinné serving as the capital of Oromia, Ethiopia, and potentially Africa, the Oromo have a rare opportunity to assume a leadership role across the country, the Horn of Africa, and the continent. I hope Oromo politicians will play this crucial card wisely and in the best interests of Oromia and the Oromo people.
Meanwhile, it is interesting to observe how some Amhara activists—who once hoped the EPP would destroy the OLF—are now campaigning desperately against everything Oromo. They are currently being led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. While the Tigrayan hegemonists (Tegaru) are gone for good, the assimilationist Amhara elite still pose a threat, given the cultural, linguistic, and economic dominance they enjoy—privileges inherited over nearly 750 years of history. These forces must be continuously checked.
Unfortunately, the prime minister—who is expected to be both Oromo and pro-Oromummà—is instead helping these elites survive and even thrive. The only real difference between Menelik and Abiy seems to be that Menelik didn’t pretend to be Oromo, while Abiy wears an Oromummà mask to subtly promote Amharanet. He is preserving Amhara dominance at the cost of Oromo self-determination.
The Oromo liberation struggle has two key phases:
- The fight for freedom
- Choosing the type of sovereignty we want to realize
We initially believed that with Dr. Abiy’s EPP in power, the first phase was complete. But due to Abiy’s betrayal, we find ourselves back at square one. We should now be debating whether to pursue an independent Oromia of republican Oromos or an integrative Oropia (an Oromummà-led democratic Ethiopia). But, unfortunately, we are now forced to resume the fight against Naftagna rule led by Abiy. The struggle continues. Aluta continua!
Under Abyssinian occupation over the past 150 years, the Oromo were “allowed to elect leaders”—under monarchs, the Derg’s military dictatorship, or the ethnocracy of the TPLF. We all know the nature of those elections, so there’s no need for elaboration.
Now, as we head into the next election, we must ask: are we truly free from the new Neo-Naftagnas? Can the next election be genuinely fair? What should the Oromo people and other oppressed nations do?
– Should we elect the Naftagna EPP of Dr. Abiy?
– Should we follow Oromo individuals in unitarist parties like Ezema?
– Or should we elect democratic unionist Oromos, rallying behind parties like the OFC and OLF?
Whether we like it or not, the upcoming election is a de facto struggle between three camps:
- Unitarists (e.g., Ezema)
- Oppressors (EPP)
- Unionists (e.g., OLF, OFC)
The key question for the Oromo is: Which of these serves the Oromo people’s best interests?
Clearly, unionists offer the most promise: they support genuine ethnic federalism and advocate for Afàn Oromô as a primary federal working language.
Before participating, we must also ask: who should take power next—the unitarists or the unionists? No Oromo of sound mind will vote for Naftagna parties, so our choice lies between ethiofederalists and ethnofederalists.
Ethiopian politics is already polarizing into two clear camps:
- Unitarists: Advocating for one language (Amharic), one culture, one people, and a unitary flag. They want to dismantle Oromia and reject ethnic federalism. Ezema represents this camp.
- Unionists: Represented by parties like the OLF, OFC, who support a voluntary union of nations where both individual and collective rights are respected.
“Unity” has two meanings. The unitarists hide behind the word, pushing for forced assimilation. In contrast, true unity means a voluntary union of equals, which the unionists aim to achieve.
Here are some key reasons why the Oromo people should support unionist forces:
- Unitarists have an outdated mindset. They seek to subjugate the Oromo, dismantle Oromia, and enforce Amharization.
- Neo-naftagna EPP elites aim to retain power and continue exploiting Oromia’s resources, refusing to support the Oromo right to self-determination.
- Global and regional trends point toward both national liberation and continental integration—goals aligned with unionist values.
- Even if past elections were flawed, they have served as opportunities for peaceful resistance and progress.
- Despite setbacks, the OLF has evolved into a major political and military force. With experienced leadership and strategic vision, it plays a central role in reshaping politics in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
The best path forward is transforming unitarists into unionists, so all oppressed peoples can unite to defeat the EPP. This includes encouraging the Amhara masses to seek their own self-determination before joining a broader union of free nations.
The ideal future for the Horn region is one free from both Amhara elite unitarism and Tegaru elite hegemonism. The region must rally behind the unionist vision to create an Ethiopia where all citizens and nations determine their own fates—free from exploitation.
Thus, I call on the Oromo and all oppressed peoples, including the Amhara masses, to:
- Reject unitarist forces
- Fight EPP dictatorship
- Elect unionist parties
- Register for the upcoming election
- Begin the next phase of peaceful uprising against anti-Oromo forces in the EPP
The unitarists may gain Oromo support only if they accept the following:
-Afaan Oromo as a primary federal language
- The BRW (black-red-white) flag as the federal symbol
- Acknowledgment of a name change from Ethiopia to Oropia
In short, the Tegaru hegemonists are gone. Now, we must defeat the Neo-Naftagnas in Finfinné Palace. Once that is done, it will be time to decide what kind of sovereignty we want.
Let us also revive the culture and language of all nations, especially the great Agaw people in northern Ethiopia.
May Wàqà help us!
Galatôma!
Read more: https://orompia.wordpress.com/2023/06/1 ... generally/
By Fayyis Oromia*
The Oromo and Oromia are already 75% free, a status we have achieved step by step through three major revolutions—25% in 1974, 50% in 1991, and 75% in 2018. The next inevitable regime change in Finfinne will surely lead to the complete (100%) liberation of the Oromo people and Oromia, not only from foreign domination but also from internal authoritarianism. At that stage, genuine Oromo nationalists who truly prioritize the Oromo interest will come to power in Finfinné Palace.
After that, it will be up to the Oromo political elite to adopt a magnanimous political approach and champion the liberation of all nations—especially within Ethiopia and more broadly across Africa. A free Oromo and Oromia will serve as powerful precedents for true liberation from both colonial legacies and domestic dictatorships throughout the continent.
With Finfinné serving as the capital of Oromia, Ethiopia, and potentially Africa, the Oromo have a rare opportunity to assume a leadership role across the country, the Horn of Africa, and the continent. I hope Oromo politicians will play this crucial card wisely and in the best interests of Oromia and the Oromo people.
Meanwhile, it is interesting to observe how some Amhara activists—who once hoped the EPP would destroy the OLF—are now campaigning desperately against everything Oromo. They are currently being led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. While the Tigrayan hegemonists (Tegaru) are gone for good, the assimilationist Amhara elite still pose a threat, given the cultural, linguistic, and economic dominance they enjoy—privileges inherited over nearly 750 years of history. These forces must be continuously checked.
Unfortunately, the prime minister—who is expected to be both Oromo and pro-Oromummà—is instead helping these elites survive and even thrive. The only real difference between Menelik and Abiy seems to be that Menelik didn’t pretend to be Oromo, while Abiy wears an Oromummà mask to subtly promote Amharanet. He is preserving Amhara dominance at the cost of Oromo self-determination.
The Oromo liberation struggle has two key phases:
- The fight for freedom
- Choosing the type of sovereignty we want to realize
We initially believed that with Dr. Abiy’s EPP in power, the first phase was complete. But due to Abiy’s betrayal, we find ourselves back at square one. We should now be debating whether to pursue an independent Oromia of republican Oromos or an integrative Oropia (an Oromummà-led democratic Ethiopia). But, unfortunately, we are now forced to resume the fight against Naftagna rule led by Abiy. The struggle continues. Aluta continua!
Under Abyssinian occupation over the past 150 years, the Oromo were “allowed to elect leaders”—under monarchs, the Derg’s military dictatorship, or the ethnocracy of the TPLF. We all know the nature of those elections, so there’s no need for elaboration.
Now, as we head into the next election, we must ask: are we truly free from the new Neo-Naftagnas? Can the next election be genuinely fair? What should the Oromo people and other oppressed nations do?
– Should we elect the Naftagna EPP of Dr. Abiy?
– Should we follow Oromo individuals in unitarist parties like Ezema?
– Or should we elect democratic unionist Oromos, rallying behind parties like the OFC and OLF?
Whether we like it or not, the upcoming election is a de facto struggle between three camps:
- Unitarists (e.g., Ezema)
- Oppressors (EPP)
- Unionists (e.g., OLF, OFC)
The key question for the Oromo is: Which of these serves the Oromo people’s best interests?
Clearly, unionists offer the most promise: they support genuine ethnic federalism and advocate for Afàn Oromô as a primary federal working language.
Before participating, we must also ask: who should take power next—the unitarists or the unionists? No Oromo of sound mind will vote for Naftagna parties, so our choice lies between ethiofederalists and ethnofederalists.
Ethiopian politics is already polarizing into two clear camps:
- Unitarists: Advocating for one language (Amharic), one culture, one people, and a unitary flag. They want to dismantle Oromia and reject ethnic federalism. Ezema represents this camp.
- Unionists: Represented by parties like the OLF, OFC, who support a voluntary union of nations where both individual and collective rights are respected.
“Unity” has two meanings. The unitarists hide behind the word, pushing for forced assimilation. In contrast, true unity means a voluntary union of equals, which the unionists aim to achieve.
Here are some key reasons why the Oromo people should support unionist forces:
- Unitarists have an outdated mindset. They seek to subjugate the Oromo, dismantle Oromia, and enforce Amharization.
- Neo-naftagna EPP elites aim to retain power and continue exploiting Oromia’s resources, refusing to support the Oromo right to self-determination.
- Global and regional trends point toward both national liberation and continental integration—goals aligned with unionist values.
- Even if past elections were flawed, they have served as opportunities for peaceful resistance and progress.
- Despite setbacks, the OLF has evolved into a major political and military force. With experienced leadership and strategic vision, it plays a central role in reshaping politics in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
The best path forward is transforming unitarists into unionists, so all oppressed peoples can unite to defeat the EPP. This includes encouraging the Amhara masses to seek their own self-determination before joining a broader union of free nations.
The ideal future for the Horn region is one free from both Amhara elite unitarism and Tegaru elite hegemonism. The region must rally behind the unionist vision to create an Ethiopia where all citizens and nations determine their own fates—free from exploitation.
Thus, I call on the Oromo and all oppressed peoples, including the Amhara masses, to:
- Reject unitarist forces
- Fight EPP dictatorship
- Elect unionist parties
- Register for the upcoming election
- Begin the next phase of peaceful uprising against anti-Oromo forces in the EPP
The unitarists may gain Oromo support only if they accept the following:
-Afaan Oromo as a primary federal language
- The BRW (black-red-white) flag as the federal symbol
- Acknowledgment of a name change from Ethiopia to Oropia
In short, the Tegaru hegemonists are gone. Now, we must defeat the Neo-Naftagnas in Finfinné Palace. Once that is done, it will be time to decide what kind of sovereignty we want.
Let us also revive the culture and language of all nations, especially the great Agaw people in northern Ethiopia.
May Wàqà help us!
Galatôma!
Read more: https://orompia.wordpress.com/2023/06/1 ... generally/
