Oromo’s Political Spectrum: Amapianists, Amarpianists, Confepianists, Orompianists, and Oropianists!
By Fayyis Oromia*
Five Phases of the Oromo Liberation Journey
According to the five phases of the Oromo liberation journey, we are currently engaged in the third phase. The first two phases have been completed, while two more remain ahead. The phases are summarized as follows:
- Phase One: The struggle up to 1991, during which we successfully dismantled the unitary Amapia system of Mengistu HM Ayana (Amapia = Amharanet-dominated Ethiopia).
- Phase Two: The movement up to 2018, aimed at challenging the federal Amarpia system of Meles ZA Gobana (Amarpia = Amaria-dominated Ethiopia).
- Phase Three (Current): The ongoing struggle to promote Confepia, a confederation of free nations (e.g., Amaria & Oromia), as envisioned by Daud Ibsaa—a system free from Amharic linguistic domination.
- Phase Four (Near future): The construction of a truly federal Orompia, conceptualized by Lenco Lata, in which Oromic replaces Amharic as the primary working language of the federation (Orompia = Oromia-led Ethiopia).
- Phase Five (Long-term vision): The realization of Oropia, envisioned by Haile Fida—a geo-federation of all citizens, languages, and nations led by Oromummà, with Oromic as the lingua franca of the country and region.
Celebrating 50 Years of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF)
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the OLF, founded during the dark era of the Ethiopian monarchy when both the Oromo people and Oromummà were on the brink of extinction. Since then, guided by the spirit of bilisummà (freedom), the Oromo people have led three major revolutions:
- 1974 – Achieved 25% of our bilisummà
- 1991 – Advanced to 50%
- 2018 – Reached 75%
We now anticipate the fourth and final breakthrough, which will deliver 100% freedom—freedom from both external domination and internal authoritarianism. This is essential for building a truly democratic state under the legitimate leadership of Oromummà, not only in Ethiopia but throughout the Cushitic region of the Horn of Africa.
To realize this vision, genuine Oromo nationalists must:
- Reclaim the Finfinne palace,
- Establish Oromic as the federal working language,
- Lead the regional integration of the Horn of Africa, uniting Oromo communities from Meroe (northern Sudan) to Mombasa (southern Kenya).
With 50 years of experience, the OLF is now mature enough to lead this visionary agenda—transcending the goal of Oromia’s independence to champion the broader integration of the Cushitic peoples.
Unity for Freedom: The Panacea for the Oromo Predicament
As many Oromo journalists and scholars have repeatedly emphasized:
Unity for freedom is the ultimate remedy for the Oromo predicament. There is no viable alternative.
Since the spontaneous resistance to colonization evolved into an organized struggle under the OLF, nearly all politically conscious Oromo nationalists—regardless of whether they supported independence or union—have rallied behind this beloved front. The OLF, like most successful liberation movements, wisely postponed the independence-vs-union debate until after achieving liberation through armed struggle or political negotiation.
Its very name—Oromo Liberation Front—reflects this inclusive strategy. It deliberately avoided narrow terms such as “Oromian Independence Front” or “Ethiopian Union Force.” The OLF has always housed two broad ideological camps:
- OFI: Oromo for Freedom and Independence
- OFU: Oromo for Freedom and Union
Both camps share one core value: freedom. The OLF originally embraced this diversity, allowing both to work toward liberation. Only after liberation should the people decide Oromia’s future—independence or union—through a democratic referendum.
The Consequences of Division
Sadly, over time, this unity fractured. Factions emerged, each prioritizing its exclusive goal. The result?
Pro-independence voices accused unionists of betrayal.
Pro-union voices portrayed independence advocates as extremists.
This rhetoric of exclusivity is harmful and short-sighted. It weakens the collective force of the Oromo struggle and plays directly into the hands of hegemonic actors like the TPLF, who have long sought to fragment the Oromo movement.
Let us be clear:
- The Oromo vision of union is based on consent and democracy.
- The Abyssinian version of unity is based on coercion and assimilation.
Recognizing this distinction will help reunify the OLF into an inclusive, powerful force that upholds self-determinationfor all Oromo people.
Why We Must Reject Ideological Purism
The OLF was never meant to be an ideologically purist organization. It was inclusive by design. Any shift toward rigid ideological purity—whether pro-independence or pro-union—is a betrayal of the OLF’s founding vision.
The confusion in Oromo politics today stems largely from terminological manipulation:
- “Federation” has been tainted by the TPLF’s abusive pseudo-federalism.
- “Union” has been hijacked by Amhara elites to mean assimilation.
- “Independence” and “Oromia” are increasingly being weaponized by radical purists to demonize their unionist counterparts.
What truly matters is not a person’s internal ideology, but the direction of their struggle:
- Those who attack other Oromo nationalists over differences in strategy are not liberators.
- Those who oppose oppression, dictatorship, and domination—regardless of ideological leanings—belong in the liberation camp.
The Real Divide: Colonizers vs. Liberators
At this point, we must reframe the Oromo political conflict:
- The real divide is not independence vs. union.
- It is colonizers vs. liberators.
The Camp of Colonizers includes:
- The ruling regime in Finfinne,
- Abyssinian political actors who reject Oromo self-determination (Amhara or Tigrayan alike),
- Parties like EZEMA, which oppose national rights even as they speak of “reform.”
The Camp of Liberators includes:
- All Oromo forces committed to freedom—regardless of whether they advocate independence or union,
- Legal and illegal organizations, diaspora and homeland activists, so long as their struggle is directed against tyranny, not against each other.
A Strategy for Reunification
To move forward, we propose the following:
- If full reunification under the OLF is not yet feasible, let pro-independence forces unite under OFI, and pro-unionforces under OFU.
- Both camps can collaborate on liberation, then compete democratically after victory—via referendum.
- This strategy honors the original spirit of the OLF and allows diversity within unity.
Let us remember our history:
- Oromo warriors from Wollo brought down Emperor Tewodros at Maqdala.
- Oromo Muslims, allied with Sudanese forces, defeated Yohannes IV at Matamma.
Today’s Oromo freedom fighters must similarly confront modern-day colonialism—be it Amhara, Tigrayan, or any other form of domination.
Conclusion: An Inclusive OLF for a United Horn
Whether our future lies in:
- An independent Oromia within the African Union, or
- A self-ruling Oromia within a truly federal Ethiopia,
- both options remain legitimate—to be decided by the Oromo people after liberation.
We must reject the myth that ideological purity is strength.
We must revive the inclusive OLF that originally inspired and united us.
Let the 50-year-old OLF be reborn:
- Stronger,
- More inclusive,
- Focused on liberation,
- Capable of leading not only Oromia but the entire Horn toward justice, democracy, and peace.
Let us heal our divisions and aim our struggle at the true enemies of Oromo freedom—not at one another.
May Wàqa bless the Oromo struggle.
May the OLF rise again—united, inclusive, and victorious.
Galatôma.
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Re: Oromo’s Political Spectrum: Amapianists, Amarpianists, Confepianists, Orompianists, and Oropianists!
According to the five phases of the Oromo liberation journey, we are currently engaged in the third phase. The first two phases have been completed, while two more remain ahead. The phases are summarized as follows:
- Phase One: The struggle up to 1991, during which we successfully dismantled the unitary Amapia system of Mengistu HM Ayana (Amapia = Amharanet-dominated Ethiopia).
- Phase Two: The movement up to 2018, aimed at challenging the federal Amarpia system of Meles ZA Gobana (Amarpia = Amaria-dominated Ethiopia).
- Phase Three (Current): The ongoing struggle to promote Confepia, a confederation of free nations (e.g., Amaria & Oromia), as envisioned by Daud Ibsaa—a system free from Amharic linguistic domination.
- Phase Four (Near future): The construction of a truly federal Orompia, conceptualized by Lenco Lata, in which Oromic replaces Amharic as the primary working language of the federation (Orompia = Oromia-led Ethiopia).
- Phase Five (Long-term vision): The realization of Oropia, envisioned by Haile Fida—a geo-federation of all citizens, languages, and nations led by Oromummà, with Oromic as the lingua franca of the country and region.
Celebrating 50 Years of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF)
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the OLF, founded during the dark era of the Ethiopian monarchy when both the Oromo people and Oromummà were on the brink of extinction. Since then, guided by the spirit of bilisummà (freedom), the Oromo people have led three major revolutions:
- 1974 – Achieved 25% of our bilisummà
- 1991 – Advanced to 50%
- 2018 – Reached 75%
- Phase One: The struggle up to 1991, during which we successfully dismantled the unitary Amapia system of Mengistu HM Ayana (Amapia = Amharanet-dominated Ethiopia).
- Phase Two: The movement up to 2018, aimed at challenging the federal Amarpia system of Meles ZA Gobana (Amarpia = Amaria-dominated Ethiopia).
- Phase Three (Current): The ongoing struggle to promote Confepia, a confederation of free nations (e.g., Amaria & Oromia), as envisioned by Daud Ibsaa—a system free from Amharic linguistic domination.
- Phase Four (Near future): The construction of a truly federal Orompia, conceptualized by Lenco Lata, in which Oromic replaces Amharic as the primary working language of the federation (Orompia = Oromia-led Ethiopia).
- Phase Five (Long-term vision): The realization of Oropia, envisioned by Haile Fida—a geo-federation of all citizens, languages, and nations led by Oromummà, with Oromic as the lingua franca of the country and region.
Celebrating 50 Years of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF)
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the OLF, founded during the dark era of the Ethiopian monarchy when both the Oromo people and Oromummà were on the brink of extinction. Since then, guided by the spirit of bilisummà (freedom), the Oromo people have led three major revolutions:
- 1974 – Achieved 25% of our bilisummà
- 1991 – Advanced to 50%
- 2018 – Reached 75%
Re: Oromo’s Political Spectrum: Amapianists, Amarpianists, Confepianists, Orompianists, and Oropianists!
Five Phases of the Oromo Liberation Journey
According to the five phases of the Oromo liberation journey, we are currently engaged in the third phase. The first two phases have been completed, while two more remain ahead. The phases are summarized as follows:
- Phase One: The struggle up to 1991, during which we successfully dismantled the unitary Amapia system of Mengistu HM Ayana (Amapia = Amharanet-dominated Ethiopia).
- Phase Two: The movement up to 2018, aimed at challenging the federal Amarpia system of Meles ZA Gobana (Amarpia = Amaria-dominated Ethiopia).
- Phase Three (Current): The ongoing struggle to promote Confepia, a confederation of free nations (e.g., Amaria & Oromia), as envisioned by Daud Ibsaa—a system free from Amharic linguistic domination.
- Phase Four (Near future): The construction of a truly federal Orompia, conceptualized by Lenco Lata, in which Oromic replaces Amharic as the primary working language of the federation (Orompia = Oromia-led Ethiopia).
- Phase Five (Long-term vision): The realization of Oropia, envisioned by Haile Fida—a geo-federation of all citizens, languages, and nations led by Oromummà, with Oromic as the lingua franca of the country and region.
According to the five phases of the Oromo liberation journey, we are currently engaged in the third phase. The first two phases have been completed, while two more remain ahead. The phases are summarized as follows:
- Phase One: The struggle up to 1991, during which we successfully dismantled the unitary Amapia system of Mengistu HM Ayana (Amapia = Amharanet-dominated Ethiopia).
- Phase Two: The movement up to 2018, aimed at challenging the federal Amarpia system of Meles ZA Gobana (Amarpia = Amaria-dominated Ethiopia).
- Phase Three (Current): The ongoing struggle to promote Confepia, a confederation of free nations (e.g., Amaria & Oromia), as envisioned by Daud Ibsaa—a system free from Amharic linguistic domination.
- Phase Four (Near future): The construction of a truly federal Orompia, conceptualized by Lenco Lata, in which Oromic replaces Amharic as the primary working language of the federation (Orompia = Oromia-led Ethiopia).
- Phase Five (Long-term vision): The realization of Oropia, envisioned by Haile Fida—a geo-federation of all citizens, languages, and nations led by Oromummà, with Oromic as the lingua franca of the country and region.