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native strategy could have been to stay out of the political system for one election cycle (5 years); and continue to lead #OromoProtests as an outsider; until a fair election that ensures truly elected Oromo parties was conducted and an elected govt. is formed.
Still again, an alternative route would have been to demand and set up a reform/transitional government constituting opposition parties too; instead of just endorsing and exclusively giving all the "imaanaa" or mandate for reform to the same EPRDF.

The unheard and unacknowledged leaders that got it right:

The Oromo nation never lacked political leaders that realize this critical element in political transformation. It is just that JM, although ultra-liberal and naive, early on siphoned off most of the popular support and resources that should have been shared by them. That also demonstrates how a sizable number of Oromos are not as wise as they like themselves to think; and bear responsibility for not insisting and instigating for a plan that ensures reform than just "hoping" and "trusting" Abiy to deliver.

The Lesson for the Oromo Nation:
Oromos should put their support and resources behind political leaders and elements within their own movement that can force real change on the Ethiopian system. These leaders are there. It is just that their ideas and strategies are not as persuasive to those brainwashed by JM and Co. that promised that "election will take place or Ethiopia will fall apart." No it won't fall apart. Fradulent elections have been taking place the entire 25 years of TPLF-EPRDF's rule, it didn't fall apart. Rebranded EPRDF, Neftenya style is still in charge. Words can't do that. Only bargaining leverage can induce such change; which was squandered by the "we-will-deal-with-Abiy-through-election" crowd; while putting the very responsibility of conducting the same all-curing "election" to him and his regime.

It is high time for Oromos to support those who take what is rightfully theirs, than merely ask for it from the hands of the wolves. The wolves only share when they are forced to.
#BeggingForChangeMustGo
#StopTakingASticktoAGunFight
#WhenYouCanMakeChangeHappen_StopAskingForIt
Via: Ogessa Durii
By: via Qerro Media Service - QMS