He labored to reinvigorate the shattered economy, reform the military, and build an integrated national political party. Fractured ruling party is unable to reform:Divergence on the reform’s direction bifurcated the ruling party. Power sharing with opposition introduces political pluralismSince 2000, no single opposition party has had any legislative seat and political participation was nonexistent. Opposition groups complain that PP is slowly reinvigorating old repressive tactics to restrict mobility and freedom of speech and assembly. Aggrieved minorities are seeking political representation:Dominant ethnic groups have been denying the political, economic, and civic rights and prevent minorities from having political representation.

Source: Ethiopian News January 16, 2021 23:15 UTC