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“Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reiterated a call for Meddemer (Synergy) for the realization of prosperous Ethiopia upon his election as president of the party. “I am absolutely sure that Ethiopia will prosper if you come together under the umbrella of Medemer” he underscored” (Fana Broadcasting Company – ‘Prosperity Party Elects Dr. Abiy Ahmed As President’ 12.03.2022).
There has been released on social media a two minute video-clip of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali own election to become a Party President in the Prosperity Party. This is the first delegate conference of the ruling party under his reign. It is clear that his words is law by now.
What is striking by the clip released from the conference yesterday. Shows that him as the leader was the one enforcing the polls. Announcing his candidacy and asking for others to challenge him. While seeing if the crowd and the delegates had the balls to contest him. He knew nobody would do that directly and his the unchallenged leader of the Prosperity Party. Therefore, it is really compelling what his says, as he gets elected.
It was live on ETV, which is the rebranded Ethiopian Broadcasting Company (EBC). The state broadcaster was sending it live and uncut. Thanks to someone who wanted to show the disgraceful way the PM became Party President. A person did translate the speech to show foolish it was. Remember this is a head of state and Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE). Not just some run of the mill, knob-head who is high on their own supply. No, this is supposed to be a leader of men and a respected reformer.
This is how he sounded like… right before he was elected by the delegates raising their hands.
Prime Minister Abiy before the voting:
“Any other person that seconds Abiy as a candidate for President? I meant who supports the proposed candidacy[of Abiy]? Not like that. (Some started to raise up their hands) By speaking out [about me]. OK. Good. There are many people who second. Now, let me give you chance to a person who says: “Abiy has lead Prosperity [Party] for last 4 years, it is enough and we need a better person to lead this Party and Ethiopia? (hahahaha) Be Quite. There are many observing these elections. It should be democratic. If anyone has such [crazy] idea, we should be ready to listen. If there is any person who says Abiy should not be a candidate, let us give him a chance. If not by speaking, anyone who wants oppose [my candidacy] can also raise a hand, no problem, BIG SMILE… Anyone who opposes [my candidacy]? This is my last call. Any opposition? OK. Now, those who support Abiy’s candidacy, show me by raising your hands. I believe there is at least one-third support… [hahahaha]” – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali (12.03.2022).
If you believe this sort of character and leader is fit. Do you… but he doesn’t seem reasonable. That a man does this and makes himself so superior. It says a lot. The Prosperity Party proves it doesn’t value democracy or proper procedure of elections. When they let the man who is the main candidate get to lead his own poll. That is what he did and it was live on ETV. Not just hearsay, but on National TV.
Anyone who reads that speech and words from Abiy should be shocked, but it just show his character and that nobody is reigning him in. His allowed to do whatever he likes and it doesn’t have consequences. That is evident. As the delegates was just waiting to raise their hands. They even started to early and he told them not to do that. Peace.












