The Smart OLF: Functioning as ROR (Rebel, Opposition, and Regime)!
By Fayyis Oromia*
The OLF is no longer just a specific organization—it has become a mindset embraced by all genuine Oromo nationalists who are striving for full freedom and sovereignty. These nationalists are currently operating on three fronts to counter the notorious anti-Oromo Abyssinian elites: within the rebel group (OLA – Oromo Liberation Army), the main opposition parties like the OFC, and the currently ruling party (OPP).
Our adversaries try to pit these three movements against each other, hoping that the Oromo rebel, opposition, and regime factions will clash. But I trust that OLF-aligned individuals across all fronts know what needs to be done. They must harmonize their struggle to prevent the return of both Ethiofascist Amhara elites and Ethnofascist Tigrayan elites to the Finfinné palace. At the same time, they must cautiously work to remove the pro-Amharanet and anti-Oromummà elites of Biltsigina, who currently hold power.
OLFites must work strategically to take over leadership within the OPP by replacing the traitors. This means infiltrating Biltsigina and its military and security structures on a large scale. A centripetal approach—engaging within the regime—should be prioritized over a centrifugal one, which means staying solely in rebellion. In particular, the current attempt by Amhara elites to seize control of the regime and its institutions must be countered by the three-way OLF movement.
Undoubtedly, the OLF remains the most respected Oromo organization, enjoying the support of nearly all Oromo nationalists despite its fragmentation. But can its various factions now unite to form a strong opposition capable of removing the EPP from power? This is a crucial question. I always hope the OLF will become strong and smart enough to play a decisive role not only in Oromian politics but also in Ethiopian and broader Horn of Africa politics.
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