PM Abiy vows to lead national army from front line, calls on all blacks to stand with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, November 23, 2021 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has vowed commitment to lead the Ethiopian National Defense Forces from the frontline as of today.

In his televised message, the Prime Minister underscored that Ethiopia is a nation that has preserved its pride and freedom with sacrifices of its gallant sons and daughters.

“Both the enemies and friends know it well. All that attempted to encroach its borders have been routed by its strong arms” he said.

He underlined that it is difficult to preserve freedom without sacrifices, adding that the name “Ethiopia” has been maintained with heavy prices. Brave Ethiopians have paid their lives for freedom of their country, he underlined.

“We are at a time that stipulates a strong leadership to be backed by sacrifices. Here on, I a committed to lead the Ethiopian National Defense Forces in the frontline. Anyone who wants to be remembered by history shall follow me.” The Premier underscored.

“Ethiopia will defeat all its enemies as far as it leads the struggle with an African spirit, the Premier noted. We are fighting a plot aimed to disgrace all the black people and impse neocolonialism on them.” He said.

“There is no time left to criticize from afar”, the PM said, adding, “Let us do what must be done ourselves. We are all that Ethiopia has.” Adding, “The name Ethiopia is the name of winners, it is a symbol of freedom. I have no doubt that my generation will pay the price in its name and write its victory in gold.

The struggle is being undertaken to defend ourselves from those who are deliberately trying to undermine history, culture, identity and dignity of all the black people, Abiy underlined.

“I would like to remind you that this war which is waged against Ethiopia is aimed at humiliating Ethiopia so as to suppress the whole black community.” The Premier stressed.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called on all black people to stand with Ethiopia with a spirit of Pan Africanism for the sake of the dignity and sovereignty of black people.