It is evident that the active collaboration of all sectors of society is vital for fashioning a nonviolent country. In view of the fact that national dialogue plays a huge role in resolving existing quandaries through round-table discussions, ensuring peace and tranquility in the length and breadth of the country will be as easy as falling off a log and stealing candy from a baby.
Considering the huge role the national dialogue plays, all pertinent bodies should do the whole kit and caboodle they can to materialize the intended target of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC).
In point of fact, as peace is the backbone of all Ethiopians residing at home and overseas, all and sundry should bend over backward to pave the way for the national dialogue, which is going to take place down the road.
It goes without saying by taking part in the national dialogue every Tom, Dick, and Harry can assist the progress of fashioning a peaceful environment throughout the national territory. As far as this, ENDC has taken a diverse range of undertakings to set the scene for national dialogue. On the basis thereof, the country has been making progress and pointing forward in the right direction.
In view of the fact that a broad range of activities have been undertaken with the purpose of ensuring all-encompassing national dialogue, Ethiopia will set in motion making peace fully certain in every corner of the country in the near future. Following the promising strides of ENDC, various bodies every now and then have been tossing around their ideas, feelings and thoughts.
ENDC has urged all stakeholders to work harder in presenting agendas that could foster Nation-Building.
Professor Mesfin Araya, Chief Commissioner of ENDC, has emphasized the crucial role of stakeholders in the ongoing national consultation process and urged participants to present agendas specifically focused on strengthening and building the country.
Currently, a consultation forum is taking place in Adama, Oromia region, with over 1,700 stakeholders in attendance.
Notably, this includes former members of the Oromo Liberation Army forces who have recently returned to civilian life following agreements with Oromia Regional government.
The Chief Commissioner highlighted the commission’s commitment to resolving disputes and addressing issues through dialogue.
He emphasized the importance of public understanding of the commission’s mission and its neutral role in the process.
The achievement of National Dialogue is anticipated to breathe new life into the upcoming national dialogue. It appears clear that the national dialogue’s capability to resolve prolonged hurdles and lingering setbacks has been clearing the way for ensuring peace and tranquility on a national scale at the earliest possible moment. In point of fact, the collaboration of quite a lot of partners is momentous in the country’s efforts to make lasting peace certain.
In the present circumstances, diverse bodies have been taking part in the ongoing consultation forums with a view to bringing about peace throughout the country.
As the population as a whole has comprehended the significance of standing in unison, they have been working hand in glove with ENDC with the purpose of attaining the intended objectives and accomplishing the goals.
Since engaging in the consultation process plays a fundamental role in making peace happen in all regions of the country by stopping feeling resentful on a national basis, people from all segments of society have been moving heaven and earth to fully partake in the consultation forum.
Given that ensuring peace in the absence of the active participation of all stakeholders is an impossible mission, each and every one regardless of gender, religion as well as educational background, and more of the same should make all possible efforts to materialize the dreams of ENDC.
In a related move, people from various socio-economic groups have been partaking in national consultation forums.
Senior leader of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), Segni Negassa, has urged armed forces to enter into a peace agreement and engage in the current national consultation forums taking place in Ethiopia, according to information obtained from a local media.
Stating that members of OLA have been participating at the ongoing consultation forums, he stressed the importance of dialogue to ensuring peace to citizens.
Segni, who has recently entered into a peace agreement with the Oromia Regional Government, underscored the significance of the consultation process and expressed that the Oromo people hold a firm conviction that this consultation will lead to peace.
He stated that the consultation will be complete once all citizens are engaged in the process, encouraging those, who are armed, to join this consultation forum by establishing a peace agreement similar to theirs.
Segni added that the national dialogue will be successful when we freely raise ideas, debate in a peaceful manner, and come up with ideas that are beneficial for the peace and security of all citizens.
In the current climate, people from all sectors of society should play a paramount role in smoothing the path of the national consultation forums on the grounds that it is likely to resolve backlogs of predicaments in the shortest possible period.
If the general populations stand in unison and with one accord by actively partaking in the upcoming national dialogue devoid of batting an eye, peace will prevail in every corner of the country. By taking the aforesaid reality on the ground into consideration, Ethiopians can turn the dreams of the ENDC into a reality at the earliest possible moment.
Editor’s Note: The views entertained in this article do not necessarily reflect the stance of The Ethiopian Herald
BY ADDISALEM MULAT
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER 2024
