ADDIS ABABA – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed yesterday called on the public to renew covenant to engage in practical actions to achieve heightened results and transform the country.
In his message forwarded to fellow Ethiopians in connection with May 28 Victory Day yesterday, Abiy said that the day is among the many important days that changed the history of modern Ethiopia.
Recalling that many people sacrificed their lives for democracy, justice and lasting peace, he said what initiated struggles to sacrifice their lives is to circumvent oppression and dishonor and ensure equality, diversity, equity and mutual benefits.
“We have to celebrate May 28 taking all these objectives into consideration. The Day has to be celebrated by evaluating our past journey to shape a better future,” Abiy said.
He also said that the major objectives of the freedom fighters that brought May 28 was transforming Ethiopia to the next level rather than returning it to the erstwhile situation, he added.
“We can achieve their objectives by transforming the country,” Abiy said. “The purpose of the Prosperity Party is not only to be proud of the victory recorded in the past but also to transform the country and achieve a better future.”
The Ethiopian Herald May 28 /2020
BY GIRMACHEW GASHAW
