The Oromo Peoples Democratic Organization (OPDO) leader, Abiy Ahmed will be named the next Prime Minister of Ethiopia, according to a former United States ambassador. His immediate predecessor, Lemme Megerssa was named deputy but maintained his post as president of the Oromia Regional State. #Ethiopia regime should withdraw SOE declaration prior to naming OPDO leader Abiy Ahmed as new Prime Minister, thereby avoiding tense vote in Parliament, and setting stage for political reforms. It is believed that if they vote against or abstain, the government will fail to get the six-month measure validated. The first, in October 2016, was at the height of anti-government protests that led to massive deaths amid a security crackdown.

Source: Ethiopian News March 02, 2018 03:56 UTC