Opinion

Jawar’s Anti Abiy/Lemma and Pro Ethiopia Politics: Brilliant and Juvenile

Jawar is pro-Ethiopia to undermine Abiy and Lemma. And he is anti Abiy and Lemma because he sees them as a threat to his dream of Greater Oromia.  This may seem contradictory and complex. It is basic and juvenile. But it has worked for him like a charm because he has figured out hate like

March 20, 2019 • By Koki Abesolome

Opinion

The Problem With Tribal Federalism is Not Its Implementation

Supporters of the failed tribal constitution suggest that the problem in Ethiopia is not the constitution per se, but its implementation. We have heard the same argument from advocates of communism. The problem was not the system but its implementation. Mengistu’s “Ethiopia First” revolution was not the problem. The problem was its implementation. That is

December 7, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

Opinion

Ethiopian 50% Female Cabinet: Neither Authoritarianism Nor Tokenism

Ethiopia is at a watershed moment. Its survival as a peaceful and prosperous nation depends on its willingness and ability to adopt fundamental reforms in many areas. One such area is reining in the patrimonial culture and empowering women. This is critical particularly in a period of conflict because women are favorably predisposed toward compromise

December 2, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

Opinion

What Is Wrong With Oromo Tribalist?

All things being equal, in a truly democratic Ethiopia, an Ethiopian of Oromo heritage will have a better chance than her/his counterparts to govern Ethiopia for decades to come. I can see Abiy ruling Ethiopia up until 2020, followed by Lemma Megersa for 10 more years, assuming term limitations of two 5-year terms. Do not

December 1, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

Opinion

If You Stole Alone You Shall Be Prosecuted Alone

The purpose of this blog is to see when selective investigation and persecution is legitimate and when it becomes in contravention with the rule of law and order. I must confess at the outset that I am neither a political scientist nor a lawyer. Nonetheless, that does not stop me from jumping into matters legal

November 27, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

Uncategorized

How Ethiopia Can Repatriate Billions of Looted Dollars

In a 1991 letter to President Meles that was sent through the Ethiopian Embassy, I rang a warning bell: “The political seduction of the law and the economy begets a bastardized system with no rational foundation in either economic, political or judicial logic. Consequently, kleptocracy (government by armed looters) becomes the most dominant form of

November 24, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

Opinion

The Rise and Fall of Jawar Mohammed

Koki Abesolome  The Oromo people had legitimate political and historical grievances. Sadly, they were unable to organize a political party that could articulated their grievances and formulate a clear vision with a winning strategy. The OLF was led by individuals who were busy fabricating false narratives and marrying it with a self-defeating, if not embarrassing,

November 23, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome