WASHINGTON - Col. Goshu Wolde, a former foreign minister during the Derg regime (1974-1991) made an impassioned plea in 1993 to the US Congress to save Ethiopia from being torn by two Eritrean-controlled groups: "TPLF" and EPLF. His appeal fell on deaf ears, and Ethiopia was not only turned into a landlocked state but also remained a failed, impoverished, and fragmented country in the hands of her enemies. Although TPLF members hold key positions in all sectors of government, their appointment is based not on any professional merit but a total obedience to their anti-Ethiopian master: Meles Zenawi.
Goshou Wolde - Part II
An Ethiopian scholar warns of the dangers of ethnic politics
"Be fair, Meles Zenawi!"
ADDIS ABABA - This meeting took place at Addis Ababa University about three years prior to the ill-fated 2005 elections. An honest, fearless and courageous scholar tells Meles Zenawi straight in the face that it is too late to talk about the dangers of ethnic politics. And he goes on warning:
"The ball is in your court, Ato Meles. I only pray that you be fair. You talk about "multi-party democracy." I believe there will never be any meaningful opposition party in this country as long as you are in power. It wouldn't exist because you'd make sure it wouldn't. So far, you have been successful. I'm not a fortune-teller but I'd tell you that you would remain in power for the next 20 years. What I'd like to plead with you - as a tiny, helpless creature as I'm - is that you be fair to this country, because we are under your control. At this time, I know what you're thinking about me; but I care less to hear about that."
