Destiny of Ethiopia: Becoming Oropia, Changing to Orompia or Birthing Oromia?
By Fayyis Oromia*
I believe that Abiy Ahmed’s regime will be the last dictatorship in Ethiopia—in essence, the final chapter of an still existing Amarpia (Amharic-dominated ethnic federation). What follows will be either the democratization or disintegration of the country. Either outcome will allow the Oromo to achieve sovereignty.
Democratization of Ethiopia would equate to a transformation into Orompia (an Oromic-led ethnic federation) or Oropia (an Oromic-led geo-federation). On the other hand, disintegration would lead to an independent Oromia. Between the two, Oropia (a “gross salary” approach) is more advantageous than Oromia (“net salary”). That is why preserving national unity and territorial integrity of Ethiopia is in the best interest of the Oromo.
The only path left for those wanting to prevent Oromo sovereignty—either through Oromia or Oropia—is to maintain the dictatorship. But that is increasingly impossible. It’s inspiring to see Oromo nationalists aligning around the vision of transforming Ethiopia into Oropia, rather than seeking disintegration. Let us unite to dismantle this last dictatorship and build a democratic, inclusive Ethiopia as a shared home for all peoples.
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