Two influential Oromo political parties agreed to unite

ODF and ODP, an influential political party belonging to the Oromo ethnic group have agreed to unite into a single party

Borkena
November 28, 1818

The Oromo Democratic Party, ruling party in the regional state of Oromia in Ethiopia, chaired by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has reached an agreement with the Oromo Democratic Front (ODF) to to unite and operate as a single party.

The leaders of the latter party are among the pioneers of the Oromo ethno-nationalist political movement and were among the founders of what is now a radical ethno-nationalist party, the Oromo Liberation Front. They returned to Ethiopia after decades of exile in Europe and elsewhere.

When the agreement is fully reached, it could mean that ODF leaders could hold positions in the government, at least in the regional government structure, as was the case for some old members. factions of the OLF (General Kemal Gelchu, General Hailu Gonfa and Colonel Abebe). Geresu) who were hired in the security apparatus.

Lemma Megersa, President of the Regional State of Ethiopia in Ethiopia, and Lenco Letta, leader of the Oromo Democratic Front, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding in order to Unite and work as a single party, according to information by Fana Broadcasting Corporation (FBC.).

FBC quoted Lemma, who is also vice president of the ODP, saying the two parties have their own story and their own impact on the history of Ethiopian politics, and pointed out that D & # 39; Other political parties need to join together to promote change. and build a democratic system rather than become a cause for division and disintegration of the country. Lemma also revealed that his party was discussing with other parties for similar political results.

Lencho, for his part, said the other political parties should emulate the examples of ODF and ODP, according to a report from the FBC.

ODP and OLF had exchanged conflicting words as a result of the latter's refusal to disarm its fighters in parts of the region, but they have recently reached an agreement to resolve their differences by peaceful means.

Ethiopian opposition parties, including the Oromo Liberation Front, met yesterday with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and discussed the upcoming election, among others.

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