PM Abiy expresses deep sorrow over passing of renowned politician Beyene Petros

Addis Ababa, September 17, 2024 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today expressed his deep grief over the passing of the veteran Ethiopian politician and a seasoned academic Professor Beyene Petros.

The veteran politician has passed away at the age of 74 after a prolonged period of medical care.

In his message, the Prime Minister stated that the late Professor Beyene Petros embodied the spirit of peaceful political struggle, playing a pivotal role in fostering a culture of non-violence and constructive political dialogue in Ethiopia.

“I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing after a prolonged period of medical care. May his legacy endure, and may he rest in eternal peace,” he added.

Prof. Beyene Petros, born 11 March 1950, was an Ethiopian politician and educator who was the professor of Biology at Addis Ababa University and a former member of the Ethiopian parliament, representing an electoral district in Badawacho of Hadiya Zone. He was also the chairman of one of the largest opposition political parties in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Federal Democratic Forum ‘Medreck’.

Moreover, Prof. Beyene was promoted to the new Government Privatization Advisory Council on 3 August 2018 to advise Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed concerning his new economic reforms. On 9 September 2020, he was also appointed as Deputy Director General of Policy Study Institute by the Prime Minister.