• Urged competing parties, public to uphold support
ADDIS ABABA – After two days of thorough discussion Council of the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) has ratified merger of the front, program and statute.
According to a statement sent to Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) the Council recalled that during the last three decades of leadership the Front has scored remarkable changes in the social, economic and political spheres. It also noted that the front registered commendable results in poverty alleviation, continuous and rapid growth, infrastructure expansion, education and health services.
However, the front had shown shortcomings mainly on striking balance between national identity and national unity, ensuring social justice and building genuine federalism.
The statement indicated that EPRDF also lacked inclusiveness as it followed schismatic approach against regional states mainly inhabited by pastoralist community whose representing political parties were labeled as “affiliates”.
Therefore, during its successive meetings the front has for long been implying to transform itself into an inclusive and dynamic party capable of leading theongoing change to realize a true multinational federal Ethiopia.
Accordingly, during its ordinary session from 6 to 8 November, the executive committee of the Front had deliberated on the study conducted on the raised issues. In line with the procedures of the front, the council has ratified with consensus the proposal for merger, party program and statute after two days-long discussion and thorough scrutiny.
The council has lauded member parties for their efforts to maintain thus far achievements of the front and rectify its weaknesses, as well as affiliate parties for their struggle against the front’s approach that sidelined them in the past.
It further called on competing political parties to work together on issues of mutual interest through civilized, peaceful and legal means and contribute their share to deliver the country to prosperity.
The statement further urged the public to work hand in hand to preserve the nation’s diversity and build a prosperous Ethiopia.
NOV 23/2019
BY STAFF REPORTER
