Not long after taking office, the 42 years old reformist leader from Oromo ethnic group secured the full support of most Ethiopians both at home and in the diaspora. First class citizenship aspirationIn my opinion the statement shows that ODP leadership has either fallen under the influence of ‘Oromo first and Finfine kegna (Finfine or Addis Ababa is ours)’ political elites camp. In my view whatever dispute Oromia Region and Addis Ababa City Administration have, the two leadership should have been handling their administrative issues in closed doors. ODP shouldn’t be issuing that statement confusing Ethiopians living in Addis Ababa, who saved their hard-earned money to get those houses. Because the Balderas clearly indicated that it is going to lobby Ethiopians not to vote for any party that claims to deserve special benefit over the city of Addis Ababa.

Source: News Business Ethiopia April 03, 2019 12:11 UTC