Former MP said Ethiopian Government is Inviting revolution into the country

The former MP, Mr. Girma Seifu Maru, made the above statement at a public meeting organized by Unity for Human Rights and Democracy, a Toronto-Based advocacy group, and at Hiruth restaurant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on the weekend. Answering questions raised by participants of the meeting, Mr. Girma said the government of Ethiopia has no option but to resolve all conflicts with open heart in am amicable way. Mr. Girma said “if this country had to be transformed by a means other than violence, the government should open the door for discussion. Otherwise, the Ethiopian people have said no and public wave of protest could resolve the issues.”

 

The former sole opposition member of parliament, Mr. Girma came to Toronto last week to introduce his recently published book, “Yetekeberut” and meet Ethiopians in Toronto and surrounding regions. Mr. Girma’s book was on display at the Ethiopian Day ceremony held on September 9, 2017 at Christie Pits’ Park in Toronto where thousands of Ethiopians came out and celebrated in unison to celebrate the Ethiopian New Year. Mr. Girma was seen signing his new book for patrons. The book talks about Mr. Girma’s experience in the Ethiopian parliament also known as House of Representative, from 2010 till 2015, and it was published last month in Washington, DC. 

    

The panel discussion initially focused on Mr. Girma’s book and experience in the Ethiopian parliament. However, several issues were raised during the discussion including the current political turmoil in Ethiopia, the hopes and challenges to bring democratic changes in Ethiopia, and the things his colleagues and compatriots are doing in Ethiopia. The role of the diaspora was also discussed and Mr. Girma addressed them all. The former MP concluded his statement by saying things could get out of hand the country could lead into chaotic situation unless the government takes the lead and makes concessions. An excerpt was read from Mr. Girma’s book during the panel discussion.

Several Ethiopians attended the meeting that was held on the Ethiopian new year.

Unity for Human Rights and Democracy takes this opportunity to say Happy New Year to all Ethiopians in Ethiopia and around the world.. Unity wishes the New Year to be a year of peace, reconciliation and solidarity. Unity calls upon the government of Ethiopia to act responsibly, release all political prisoners, stop using excessive force to quell protests, and allow opponents the right to protest and organize in a peaceful manner. In short  "Respect the Constitution"

                                                    melkam Addis Amet