Oromo Elites Must be in a Position to Lead Both the Incumbent and the Opposition!
By Fayyis Oromia*
At this crucial moment, when Ethiopia once again stands at a crossroads, Oromo elites must ensure that both the incumbent and the opposition are led by them. In particular, the opposition under Dr. Lemma should be careful not to serve as an instrument for the return of anti-Oromo Abyssinian dictators to power.
Today, it is increasingly clear that the political struggle in Ethiopia is consolidating around two main camps led by Oromo elites:
– Democrats (the opposition): Shaped by the OLF ideology of sovereignty and led by Lemma Megersa.
– Prosperitans (the incumbent): Shaped by the OPDO mindset of servitude and led by Abiy Ahmed.
Other political groups appear destined to align with one of these two camps, as no viable third bloc currently exists to challenge the ruling power in the Finfinné (Addis Ababa) Palace.
This dichotomy presents a difficult choice, especially for political elites within the pro-Amharic-domination bloc. For Amhara elites, both camps may appear as adversaries, making any alliance feel like choosing between two “evils.” For the pro-Oromic-leadership camp, however, Lemma Megersa seems a more promising alternative, particularly because Abiy has failed to meet key Oromo demands—most notably, promoting Oromic as the primary working language of the federation. This failure has led to perceptions that Abiy is disloyal to the Oromo cause.
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