Addis Ababa Residents Stage Rally in Support of Ongoing Reforms

Addis Ababa: Residents in Addis Ababa staged rally in support of the ongoing reforms at Meskel Square this morning, voicing “We will stand together for the prosperity of our country”.

Residents of the city in tens of thousands rallied voicing their strong support to sustain the ongoing reform in strengthened manner.

The demonstrators carried various placards saying they supported the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for the outstanding achievements being made in Addis Ababa as well as across the nation.

Among the messages demonstrators conveyed through placards include: ‘peace is at our homes’, ‘the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a manifestation of our unity and strength’, and ‘we will stand firm with the leadership of the reform to take our country to greater heights.

The reformist leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed registered vivid results in various spheres over the last six years, according to Government Communication Service Minister Legesse Tulu.

The Ethiopian leadership has carried
out concrete works that ensure the country’s prosperity and protect its national interests, Government Communication Service Minister Legesse Tulu recently told the media.

The success registered by the reformist leadership in various spheres during the stated period is vivid.

The government has been exerting effort to resolve Ethiopia’s deep-rooted problems and nurture lasting peace.

In this respect, nation-state building activities have been underway based on a shared narrative by involving all parities to ensure unity and promote solidarity in the spirit of cooperation.

The government is also working hard to resolve differences and disagreements through dialogue and consultations by establishing the National Dialogue Commission, the minister noted.

Moreover, the government has been taking many steps to enhance political participation and inclusiveness, according to Legesse.

The government has also laid foundation for independent institutions such as the National Election Board of Ethiopia and the Ethi
opian Human Rights Commission to flourish.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency