
“These political parties are striving for the rule of law, for the establishment of a democratic system, for the protection of the people’s rights and security, for the sovereignty of the country to be respected, for problems to be solved through discussion and speech, for peace which is the basis of all, for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. What they have contributed is high. Let it be, but unfortunately, the political leaders and members who struggle peacefully against Ethiopian politics and governmental system and conduct following a line that is devoid of principle, law and procedure will be sent to an unknown place with no reason and no accountability. In every prison, they will suffer injustice” (Enat Party, All Ethiopian Unity Party (AEUP), Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP), Amhara Ghinoians Movement and One Ethiopia Democratic Party, 09.04.2024)
These are dark days in Ethiopia. The Prosperity Party and under the rule of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, the opposition and the dissidents are targets of the state. The ones who dares to challenge the government and speak out are endangered. They are either detained, arrested, kept incommunicado or even face death. Some are able to leave the nation and get into exile, but not all of them. That’s what is happening on orders of the powerful in Addis Ababa.
This is the nation of Abiy and he uses old tactics to reign supreme. Everyone is supposed to dance to the rulers tunes. Everyone is supposed to be loyal to the Prosperity Party and their Prime Minister. That’s what is going on and its obvious.
That’s why several of Opposition Parties has to call out the government over its arbitrary arrests and political prosecutions done by the state. This is how it is acting and these parties are righteous in calling the authorities out. Because their freedom, liberty and rights to assemble is taken away.
Just read this paragraph:
“The imprisonment and torture that is being done on peaceful political leaders and members has not brought any good to the political struggle and to the country in general in the past. Even today, we are requesting that the action that is being taken should be stopped immediately and we also request that the imprisoned leaders be released without the need to produce false evidence” (Enat Party, All Ethiopian Unity Party (AEUP), Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP), Amhara Ghinoians Movement and One Ethiopia Democratic Party, 09.04.2024).
We know the call won’t be heard. The ones in power won’t do this, unless the parties “kiss the ring” and promises loyalty to the King. That’s how he will allow them free passage. He wants them under his wings and spell. If they are not following his orders and commands, they deserve to be punished and torn to pieces. That’s how Abiy is reigning and the recent joint press release only tells a familiar story.
This is who the Warlord and Prime Minister proudly represent himself. He rather silence and strike down the ones in his path. That’s what he does and he has no trouble doing so. While he will cry victim, as the victims are hurt and punished for daring to stand up to him. That’s why they are there and deserves to be punished in the first place.
The Opposition can call for freedom and liberty, but under this ruler… it is most likely not happening. The “Medemer” Terror is unleashed and also on them. Peace.