This time, Abiy has surrendered! And he gave in to applauds of men who gave him penny for his ‘prosperity party’. He insulted an idea, and I don’t know how he will make of it!
For a while, I never have aspired a strong man would fell into the elbow of few without content. What happened to Abiy Ahmed is still unclear. But, his words would be so striking that he reiterated his predecessors’ in humiliating the power of knowledge!
At the end, he will pay the price. Sad to hear such astounding words from a person I trusted as a right leader. But, I am glad that I have never branded him as true leader!.
In the end, Abiy fell in for money! That is shame on him. Same people he was in front of them today were ones who raised millions for EPRDF in those ‘good days’!
It is ironic that Abiy has just showed up for the power of money, that money is powerful enough to switch one’s stand! Abiy has showed it up!!!
With a Clear Double Standards on Global Affairs, Donald Trump Cannot Keep America Great Again!
Habtamu Girma March 5, 2020 Jigjiga, Ethiopia
The Absurd Donal Trump trying to Play both Roles, as an Arbitrator and a Jury on Disputing GERD, a Flagship Dam Project for Ethiopians
The US based Financial Times Newspaper, in its March 5/2020 issue reads that US Ready to back Ethiopia’s Reform with $5 billions Investment. The 5 billions of dollars provided must be for mutual benefit of both countries, Ethiopia and USA. Indeed that if the US firms come to Ethiopia, it must only be for shared economic interests between Ethiopia and USA. No more no less!
HEADLINE FROM FINANCIAL TIMES, MARCH 5/2020 ISSUE
If there is a string attached with the billions of dollar which threatens the sovereignty of Ethiopia or defy the values of Ethiopians, let them go back with their money!
USA has to be clear with Ethiopian values and history, that we never ever put our freedom and sovereignty to sale. In this regard, the recent stand of USA against the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a flagship project for us, is unacceptable.
Ethiopians are very concerned about US stance on GERD. Trump adminstration was illusive of its role in the recent negotiations with Egypt, both as an arbitrator and a judge. His move amounts humiliating our existence as a sovereign nation. That is shame on America, and consequential on the country’s image in the eyes of the world.
For a country often alleged for its double standards on global affairs, Trump’s stand on GERD adds up to the distrust of America. That, by and large, interpreted into eroding the influence border of USA.
This way, Trump can not keep America Great Again!
Let me say it again, I think Trump is confused with paralleling the poor material state of Ethiopians with their immeasurable moral sense and determination to their freedom & sovereignty of their country.
When I think of Donald J. Trump, I see a well built institutional system in USA. Had it been to his zeal, the world would have burnt out. But, the Americans devised a sophisticated system to limit the ego of their leaders and statesmen.
Not to mention the check and balance scheme among the three arms of a state, the American legislation allows even to limit the presidential decree. The recent senate decree to limiting the presidential powers of Trump on Iranian affairs is a recent showcase in this regard.
By any standard, Trump’s leadership personality don’t fit the mighty of USA. We can mention countless cases and events on that. Luckily, whatever he speaks does not mean implemented, thanks to the American system of governance. However, that do not bring an excuse for his second term in office.
Trump’s Gesture tells about him
From the outset, Trump has shown the American people as a leader not to get proud on, but ashamed of. I remember words from an American researcher I met in Jigjiga couple of years back. He told me that every morning he woke up from his bed, he was contemplating what new fault this face of America (Trump) would make on the day in disgrace of him as an American citizen. I would say many Americans feel same about their leader.
Trump in his Oval Office hosting Negotiating Parties on Nile River
The thing Trump is doing against Ethiopian interest is nothing but a reflection of his absurd personality. Trump is unaware of this great Ethiopian nation and its people. I think Trump confused with paralleling the poor material state of Ethiopians with their immeasurable moral sense and determination to their freedom & sovereignty of their country. My message to him is to grow up!
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