Addis Ababa, November 2, 2022 (FBC) – The FDRE Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, called on all Ethiopians to play their part to ensure lasting peace in Ethiopia.
Prime Minister Abiy, in his message in Arba-Minch, urged Ethiopians to work in cooperation to ensure the nation’s peace does not falter again and relieve Ethiopia of its burden by ensuring lasting peace.
In his message to the people of Tigray region, PM Abiy stated that “Tigray belongs to Ethiopia and Ethiopia belongs to Tigrayans. We have been reiterating and this won’t change. But everyone is hurt and is on the receiving end of the conflict. We endured too much.”
The Premier emphasized that war only yields destruction. It should end immediately.
“We have been devastated, sacrificed too much, lost precious lives, property has been destroyed. Both the big and the small media have belittled Ethiopia and that should stop immediately, as well”, PM Abiy said.
According to the Prime Minister, even after peace talks agreement, there will still be concerns of conspiracies left and right.
“Dear the people of Tigray, we are ready to open our hearts and bring peace. I entrust you to do your part together with rest of Ethiopian brothers and sisters to realize agreement and the promise”, he stated.
Prime Minister Abiy also called for an end conspiracy, evil, and deceitful acts.
He also further called on the people of Tigray region to continue playing their role in stopping conflicts that could be waged by few.
PM Abiy rebuked those who have been adding fuel on the fire and sponsoring the conflict through provision of money and weapons.
Despite the conspiracies, PM Abiy is adamant that Ethiopia is an indestructible part of Africa.
“It is impossible to degrade Ethiopia infront of this generation. It is impossible”, he said.
On the other hand, he expressed a heartfelt gratitude to those countries who stood by Ethiopia and for truth all the way, “Ethiopia will not forget the countries that have stood by it. The nation is indebted to you”, he insisted.
Prime Minister Abiy also extended gratitude to the valiant ENDF, acknowledging; “We express our great respect for you [national defense forces] because you are symbol of Ethiopia’s pride and patriotism. Thanks to your incalculable sacrifices, Ethiopia is able to stand up and speak with honor again. You deserve respect.”
In conclusion to his remarks, the FDRE Prime Minister said that the Prosperity Party or the legitimate government is sharing power with opposition political parties despite political views.
“Let us all participate in the inclusive consultation and discussion that we have started. Let’s come up with a good idea for Ethiopia,” he said.
He, therefore, called on the entire Ethiopian people to build a country where there will never be hate.