ODF and ODP, an influential ethnic Oromo political parties have agreed to unite as one partyborkenaNovember 28,2018Oromo Democratic Party, the party governing Oromia Regional State of Ethiopia whose chairman is Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, reached agreement with Oromo Democratic Front (ODF) to unite and work as a single party. Leaders of the latter party are among pioneers of Oromo ethno-nationalist political movement and were among the founders of what is now a radical ethno-nationalist party, Oromo Liberation Front. Lemma also unveiled that his party is having a talk with other parties to achieve similar political results. Lencho on on his part said that other political parties need to emulate the examples of ODF and ODP, according to a report by FBC. Ethiopian opposition parties, including Oromo Liberation Front, held a meeting with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed yesterday and discussed about the next election, among other things.

Source: Ethiopian News November 28, 2018 23:37 UTC