Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, who is also the leader of the re-branded ruling coalition, Prosperity, met with leaders of the new ruling coalition in Tigray Region. Dr. Abiy met with the leaders on Tuesday at his office in Addis Ababa where the leaders of Prosperity Party in Tigray region raised several issues, according to the state broadcaster – ETV. After loosing its dominance in the former ruling coalition in Ethiopia ((Ethiopian Peoples Revolutionary Front – EPRDF) and within the federal government, the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) has refused to join the newly born Prosperity Party of Ethiopia, led by Dr. Abiy Ahmed. In their statement the leaders of Prosperity in Tigray Region, which was sent to ETV, they stated that some groups who tried to hijack the struggle and sacrifices of Tigray people will not represent the interest of all people of Tigray. They also criticized those who try to undermine the sacrifices and struggle made by the people of Ethiopia for today;s Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News February 19, 2020 12:00 UTC