Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed proposed a virtual nomination process for a new interim president in Tigray as tensions rise after Getachew Reda’s ousting from the TPLF. Getachew, who had previously led under a peace deal, has claimed that federal intervention is needed due to alleged outside support for factions aligned against him. These developments highlight the increasing divisions within the TPLF and the instability in the region.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has encouraged the people of Tigray to submit candidate nominations via email for a new interim president, amidst rising tensions following the ousting of Getachew Reda by a faction within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). This proposal follows Abiy’s recent parliamentary address, which voiced support for the interim administration’s leadership until the forthcoming nationwide election.
Getachew Reda, who was appointed last year as a result of a peace agreement concluding a two-year conflict, has reportedly been in Addis Ababa for the last two weeks following his expulsion from the TPLF. His removal coincided with a rival faction seizing a significant town, which has exacerbated internal divisions within the party.
The political strife within the TPLF became evident last August during a crucial party congress that Getachew was unable to attend. The schism within the party found one faction supporting Getachew, while another faction was led by long-term TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael. Despite Getachew’s ouster by Debretsion’s supporters, the federal government has yet to acknowledge this change.
Getachew has called for federal intervention, alleging that Eritrea supports Debretsion’s faction, a claim that has been denied by Debretsion’s supporters. This situation highlights the complexities and ongoing conflicts within Tigray’s political landscape, raising concerns over the potential for renewed violence in the region.
The ongoing political upheaval in Tigray, marked by the ousting of Getachew Reda and the rise of rival factions within the TPLF, underscores significant vulnerabilities in the region. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s call for virtual nominations for a new interim president reflects an urgent attempt to stabilize governance amid escalating tensions. The demand for federal intervention reveals the persistent fragmentation and challenges facing Tigray’s leadership, indicating a precarious path forward that could lead to further conflict.
Original Source: www.aa.com.tr
