According to a new index developed by Oxford University and the UN, Ethiopia under Meles is ranked the second poorest country on earth. This comes as more international analysis have also began to question the accuracy of the Meles government's double digit economic growth claims and similar disputed government statistics referred institutions like the IMF.

In 2009 the percentage of Ethiopians who are in chronic need of food aid tripled to nearly 20% of the population compared to 1990 when the country was ruled buy the pro-Soviet communist government of Mengistu Halle Mariam.

Oromia become a part of Ethiopia by force by British backed Abyssinians rulers. It is undeniable fact. Unity based on equal rights and respect may work in Ethiopia. From what we have seen so far, no government of Ethiopia has been friendly to the Oromos in the history of Ethiopia. You can also look at the current situation, which Oromos are being killed and thrown in jail by the current government. No Oromo should be thrown to jail or killed for supporting or having any kind of political ideology in Oromia. We are not willing to sell our freedom for so called development work the current government sings about. Therefore, it is up to the Oromos to decide the future of Oromia. One thing Oromos will not accept the old Ethiopianity which those reactionary people like the one who wrote the Galla comment would like to see someday.. The “your so called Ethiopanity” comment was intended to the old Ethiopianity wasn’t intended to offend anyone. And stop telling us what is best for us and know what is best for you.
Peace..

I wonder why the do not accept the result. How Maraara dare to win in oromia with siyye and co.?

Thanks to Ato Meles Zenawi for the vicotry without any bloodshed. I hope Mr Meles will go forward to do more for the ethiopian development. Meles Has made of changes in the country . Imagine since I was in Ethiopia all roads are dirty but now country is very clean and the country become beautiful I hope Ethiopia will be first clean and beautiful city in Africa.



Thanks Mr Meles.Iam Southern Sudanese who had been in Ethiopia for 15 years and now live in Canada.



Lam Jok

How can a person be intimidated but at the same time speak his mind. It sounds like a contridiction to me. I mean the opposition is speaking out on how ever they felt yet they say that they were intimidated....a bit fishy beside realy when you think about it it makes sens that the ruling party wins all the time just for the simple fact that there are like 20 something opposition parties and one ruling party...imagin if there were 100 voters and 20 voted for the ruling and the rest voted for the oposition even though 80 is the majority realy the 20 is the majority just for the simple fact that 80 votes is being devided by 20 opposition parties where as the rest of the 20 is for EPRDF...so even if we say that the majority of Ethiopia does not like EPRDF still the people are devided among many many many other oppositions so let's not cry cry cry over and over again cuz after all it's common sense people. For Gods sake even the people that lives in Ethiopia know this and you so called people living in the west can't even do a simple math. Shame on you shame shame shame

To all concerned Ethiopians who love the unity of the nation and ouster of Meles Zenawi from power should do two things from now on to see a real change in Ethiopia?

1. All different opposition parties should unite to a single party to MEDREK including Lidetu and Hailu the real enemy of Ethiopian and the main reason Meles to stay in power and to continue to damage the country. As a single party they should confront the ruling party every ill decision they make in the future and other policies like to have our own port and Ethiopia either to wage a war against Eritrea or rally with Issayas let him rule the whole country in the near future.

2. If the all opposition parties can not unit then the only chance you have is arm struggle and destabilizing all over the major cities lead by students to paralyze the ruling party and go after foreign embassies that support the ruling parties to give them uncomfortable situation to live in Ethiopia include African diplomats in Addis Ababa. This is the real test the Amhara ethnic to show how much they love Ethiopia and how brave they are to revolt against the ruling party even to allay with Shaebia to get rid of Meles and his followers. The ruling party is not for Tigray or Ethiopia the way they doing business.

3. If the above two scenario fail, then mother nature will elect another leader when the draught take place once every 20 to 25 years and the next draught is due any time and the ruling party will flee as the previous leaders of Ethiopia did.

The bottom line is all Ethiopians from all walk of life should condom the following people for the failure of the oppositions to gain attraction by the general public due frustration by splitting and arguing opposition parties and people ignored to participate the election. Out of 80 Million populations only fewer than 30 million registered to participate and God know how many of them went to the poll. What shows us is only the ruling party members showed up at the poll and the majority of the population stayed at home.
Lidetu Ayele
Hailu Shewil
Prof. Mesfin Woldemariam ( Don King of NY Ye Ethiopia Ashangulit).

Lidetu Ayele lost his seat in parliament. He is the real loser and I am very glad for it, he was and is the real enemy of Ethiopia. If Lidetu and Hailu had to join MEDREK as single party to challenge the ruling party, they could have ousted Meles from power with out election by paralyzing the Government. They could have said no to participate in the election when Meles killed their candidates and harassed and chased and people forced to vote for EPRDF only. All oppositions should have boycotted the election and denied Meles from getting any financial aid and support from the outside world.

Now all oppositions should unit and declare as one party and nullify the election as illegitimate and should be held another election next year with out rule of fake codes and all access to the Media and equal financial support to all candidates.

I want to respond to name caller “Galla”
Whoever you are, you are not better than the Veterinary doctor; you just exposed your empty skull without gray matter when you devalue his educational status. Whether his is on the left or on the right on his political view, he is still an Ethiopian leader. He is in the position you can only wish to achieve. As a member of EPRDF, I can tell you, our principle is to treat Oromo, Tigre, Ahmara people and all other “Ethiopian people” with respect and dignity. It is sad to have person like you claiming the Ethiopian nationality with me and other peace loving Ethiopian people. The people like you is the reason for creation of OLF, TPLF, EPLF, ONLF led Ethiopia away from development to destruction for last hundred years. I am an oromo, the truth is that whether anyone by the name of Merera Gudina, Meles zinawi or Hielu shawl hold the position of leadership , Oromia will remain in the possession of the Oromo people. You, on the other hand confined in the dog house of hatred. I hope this is will give you some enlightenment.
Former OLF leader

to those of you idiots insulting Ethiopia, How the f*ck do you know Mehamed is Ethiopian. It's mother f*ckers like who fall for external force who want to divide us. think before you respond. Ethiopia is Oromia Oromia is ethiopia. full stop! better to seek your rightful place as a majority within Ethiopia, instead of dreaming from Minisota.

Mohammed,

Oromia is emerging. I know and understand why you hate Oromos. It is coming. Your so called Ethiopianity will be replaced by Oromia and you cannot stop it.
Low life trash..

It really doesn't matter those opposition who got elected to participate in the parliament. This is just a call for a change using other means. This election could have given a chance to Oromos and other oppressed people to consider solidarity. Now we know the ultimate solution.