Addis Ababa, June 16, 2021 (FBC) – While attending closing of Prosperity Party’s election campaign in Jimma town, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said “Together with the people, we are committed to take Ethiopia to the next level”
Premier has been accompanied by the First Lady Zinash Tayache and several high ranking government officials including Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen, Oromia Regional State President Shemelis Abdisa, among others.
Supporters of Prosperity Party in Jimma town and the surrounding have rallied to show their patronage to the party. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who has inaugurated several projects in the town have been accorded warm welcome from the community upon his arrival in the town. “Jimma thank you for your love and solidarity!” the Premier said in a tweet.
Addressing the gatherings in Jimma, the Prime Minister recalled the promise the government made regarding some elements that were working to dismantle Ethiopia. “We promised last year in this town that we would abolish forces which were attempting to dismantle Ethiopia. And we have upheld our pledge”, he said.
We have already maintained our territorial integrity and sovereignty, and now working to turn the Horn of Africa into the powerhouse of Africa “, the Premier reiterated.
Ethiopians will cast their vote in the 6th National Elections and plant trees and give leave historic lessons to the world, he noted.
Prime Minster Abiy sent “Good Luck” message to contending parties that are completing to preserve Ethiopia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
President of the Oromia Regional State, Shemelis Abidsa, on the occasion expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for his outstanding contribution to the socio economic and political changes in the country. According to Shemelis, Oromia regional government has recently inaugurated 1,011 projects across the region.