We consistently strive to achieve that objective, because we believe the government’s policies are the root causes of Ethiopia’s fundamental economic and social ills. And the EPRDF government continues to instigate political instability in the country by encouraging ethnic conflicts, politically motivated killings of innocent citizens, undermining the budding political oppositions and civic organizations, and consistently attempting to kill the free press.
In all its behaviors, the EPRDF acts as a communist controlled gang of thugs who have no interests in a united and stronger Ethiopia. That is why Ethiomedia continues to believe the survival of the nation depends on removal from power of the Melles regime.
Ethiopia has shamefully become an outstanding example of most things wrong in the African continent, despite hosting the African Union and many other regional and international organizations. Why would a leader with such a very bad reputation be tapped to represent Africa in international forums? Are there conspiracies to encourage bad governance by showcasing such a leader with communist tendencies and who works hard to drive his nation of over sixty million people into deeper problems? One such international forum is a meeting organized by Tony Blaire of the United Kingdom to discuss, guess what, good governance? Melles is one of only two African leaders invited to such a conference.
We are saddened to note the powerful nations of the world turn blind eyes to the plights of Ethiopians by continuing to support thugs like Melles and his government. However, we are not surprised they do so because their policies are driven by their own self-interests rather than the interests of Ethiopia. That is the fundamental principle of foreign policy. Obviously, they believe Melles serves their interests in the region very well, and they care less about his poor record of governance.
While we should continuously endeavor to convince the world powers to help bring political changes in the country of our birth and of our relatives, we should realize only we Ethiopians should take the lead in bringing changes by any means necessary and feasible. One way to achieve that is to support financially budding political oppositions whose platforms closely mirror our own. And we should encourage political parties that have similar platforms to merge and become stronger. Unity of hatred towards the EPRDF regime is a minimum precondition for any political opposition, but is not enough platform to serve as the basis of merger among groups or parties. We should set aside personal ambitions for now and strive to encourage formation of multiparty system. We should first save the country from the disastrous Melles regime. A stable, united, and prosperous Ethiopia is big enough to accommodate all.
