My Blog About Ethiopian Elections 2021 

My friends: Leka also has a "historical" week. The week was indeed historic. For the first time in Ethiopia's history, a new government was formed in public and in Addis Ababa. Why don't you tell me you are happy with the formation of the government? African leaders' public outcry about Ethiopia, especially the Kenyan president's remarks, is heartwarming.

“…. Ethiopia is our mother; Without a mother, a family is broken up. Ethiopia is the mother of African freedom. "Ethiopia is a country that has laid the foundations of Pan-Africanism, not a colony." Kenyan leader Uhuru Kenyatta South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has said that support has been provided to South Sudanese since January. He said they will always stand by Ethiopia. "Without Ethiopia's support, South Sudan would not be a country," he said. "We will go wherever Ethiopia wants to go," he said.

It is a joke that my own children, who come out of her womb and are ravaged by wealth and office, will not be able to sleep. By the way, what did Western governments and the international community say when they looked at the formation of a government? I'm not saying they will be happy.

Now they hate Ethiopia, this is it - it's really beautiful. I have a question. The United States and other donors who threaten us with aid and sanctions; What do you really want from Ethiopia? Hello there….? Democracy? … Tolerance? ... civilized politics? ሞክራሲ Democracy? A government elected by the people? Or kneeling? Or colonialism? If we had heard the truth from their mouths, it would have been weird. By the way, I don't think the Westerners who claim to be trained in Ethiopian politics this week have dreamed of a new government. Were they upset by the appointment of opposition party leaders last Wednesday? (Sorry!) My friends: What about the inclusion of two opposition party leaders in the Addis Ababa administration cabinet? Have you heard of the appointment of the opposition in the regional administrations? (It doesn't matter if they hear it or not!) (When she is called Mother?)

But do you know what made me happy? It is a matter of pride that the formation of the government ended peacefully, just as the June elections ended peacefully. (For friends and foes alike!) The appointment of ministers in parliament last Wednesday also had an exciting atmosphere (Glory to God!)

It is commendable and surprising that Ethiopia's competing parties, despite their grievances over the election, have given priority to the country and refrained from creating chaos. (When power and choice exist in a country!) The government, for its part; He is credited with keeping the promise and appointing the opposition to the highest positions in government; It amazes him. (They both bought us hearts!)

Let's look at the country led by the ruling party and the opposition together. It is never worse than ever. As a reminder of the atmosphere in parliament on Wednesday, let's take a look at the Prime Minister's humble instructions to parliamentarians.

"I urge the next government to make it a priority for you, the cabinet ministers, to stop theft and begging. second; Cabinet members are Ethiopian ministers. Trying to be a representative of the nation is right in the House of Federation; Not right in the cabinet. If a person is the Minister of Foreign Affairs, he will be the Minister of Foreign Affairs for all Ethiopians. If he is acting in that spirit on behalf of an area, he will challenge us not to create the Ethiopia we think, so every cabinet member should take this into account. ” The Prime Minister

 By the way, much is expected of the new parliament. It must change in form and content. It should be exposing government officials to parliament and exposing them to critical issues in the country - and it should be accountable (that's the job!). Let's take a look at one of the new MPs' comments on the structure of the Ministry of Agriculture last Wednesday.

To remember the atmosphere of the parliament. My friends, I am sure we will no longer have members of parliament to write down their requests to the Prime Minister. (Am I wrong?)

Let me take you to the comments of the Member of Parliament.

“… Agriculture needs to be looked at in depth, examined in depth, structured in depth. But now I see that agriculture is overstretched. Natural resource development, animal husbandry, fisheries development, coffee… are all here. This will reduce the focus, ”he said. How can we still not be self-sufficient in food under the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture? How come we have not changed from aid wheat yet? How can we not produce products for export? ” (Member of Parliament).

By the way, the Prime Minister said in parliament that 32 proclamation institutions have been dismantled and billions of birr has been saved. (Where did the staff go?) On the other hand, the Prime Minister recently announced that about 30 of our embassies abroad will be closed or hidden. (It will be history to appoint retired officials as ambassadors!) Focusing on digital diplomacy is an option.)

Let me take you back to the current boss, Following the appointment of Berhanu Nega, the founder and leader of the EZMA, two members of the House of Representatives objected to the appointment of ministers. One of the comments was in Aromanian, so I could not hear what they were saying. The Prime Minister said in part: The Prime Minister called on the people of Ethiopia to refrain from such acts. He said prosperity was not something he said during the election campaign. (Not to be outdone!)

The other opponent of Prof. Berhanu's appointment is a member of the House of Representatives. She made a relaxed comment. But what stands out is that the professor's education does not qualify him to lead the Ministry of Education.

(When will the Minister of Education be appointed?)

"Should the professor be assigned there because he has argued better on foreign affairs? Or should he be given the ministry of finance because he has studied economics?" Commented: Member of Parliament. However, he asserted that his training was for pedagogy and teaching.

The House also said it was willing to consult with the Prime Minister on private affairs. (Apparently they look like an application)

Dr. Youssef Workeneh wrote on his Facebook page: "Today's parliamentary observations." "ናገር To be honest, I do not understand the woman's intentions, but for a parliament accustomed to reading the commentary of the cliff representatives, it is a great hope to see a group that speaks with such confidence and debate."

Now we are not talking about parliament. Council members must ensure the accountability of officials; They are expected (once called “Parliament has gritted its teeth”!) Len. But let me end our political tradition with one recent event. For the first time in a long time, the magnificent public square in Meskel Square, which was demolished last Monday, has been razed to the ground. Who is responsible for the failure of the forum?