ADDIS ABEBA – Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) called for the people of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to “nominate” candidates for the interim presidency, and refused to call it a “unilateral decision” to “violate the Tretoria agreement.”
The federal government “want to unilaterally impose new conditions on Coha and engage in sabotage that undermine peace and progress,” the TPLF said.
In a statement issued on March 26, the TPLF further accused the federal government of making a decision “with aside the spirit and content of the agreement and without joint discussion and understanding between the parties to the contract.”
The TPLF said “the establishment of a comprehensive interim regional government will be resolved through political dialogue between political parties.” The TPLF said “the establishment of a comprehensive interim regional government will be resolved through political dialogue between the parties.”
“…Tigrey’s interim government is a product of Coha, not a one-sided decision by the Ethiopian government. The current hostile actions violate the agreement,” the party said.
He also accused the federal Ethiopian government of ignoring rehabilitation efforts in Chigray and preventing the provision of essential products. “Instead of rehabilitating the Tigray people who had endured the war of genocide, they instead resorted to malicious acts such as blocking important goods such as fuel and halting life-saving activities. The party further argued that such measures “not only violate COHA, but also violate international law and ensure genocide accountability.”
Commenting on the recent accusations by the Ethiopian Defence Force (ENDF), TPLF, once again, a senior military leader at Tigraya, said the Ethiopian government is engaged in actions that “disrupt the peace and stability of Chigray.” The organization argued that “the members and leaders of the Chigray army who have sacrificed much for peace are now facing fake accusations by the Ethiopian government agency.”
The TPLF also stated, “Debate was held to decide on a replacement with the Ethiopian government. The evaluation of the performance of the interim government led to a consensus that the President should replace it. As a result, the Central Committee of the TPLF proposed General Tadesse for a position accepted by the Ethiopian government.”
It criticized the subsequent moves by the Prime Minister’s Office to appeal to the public to nominate candidates using an email address equivalent to “ignoring the Coha-led process and mutual agreement.”
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Abiy confirmed the departure of Getachu Leda and issued it as an announcement that he would “encourage Tiguyan to take part in the appointment of candidates for the position of interim administrative president.” The Prime Minister cited Article 62(9) of the Federal Constitution and Declaration 359/1995, claiming that the federal government is acting within the legal mission “to establish a provisional government in a regional state.”
The TPLF warned that such actions “not only contradict the Pretoria Agreement, but also violated international law” and accused the government of “implementing extensive measures that disrupt the peace of the people.” It reiterated its commitment to “implementing the Pretoria Agreement,” “ensure the repatriation of displaced people, “ensure “compensation” for those affected, and establishing a “government elected by the people of Tigray.”
The party urged the federal government to “absorb harmful behaviour that creates anxiety and conflict” and instead focused on “measures that ensure lasting peace and mutual benefits.” He reaffirmed that “the Pretoria agreement is being implemented through negotiations and discussions by both signatories,” and argued that “unilateral decisions must be stopped.”
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The internal divisions within the TPLF for several months escalated after the party’s 14th Parliament last August. The party was divided into factions led by chairman Debretion Gebremichael and Getachew Reda, leading to the current Incas. The DeBretsion faction, which issued today’s statement, had previously announced the removal of Getachew and others, but the interim government under Getachew has accused Debretsion’s group of groups of “attempts to destabilise”.
Tensions escalated last week after Getachew stopped three senior military commanders. This was rejected by his vice general, whom General Tadesse Werede called “a violation of institutional procedures.”
The Debretsion faction subsequently administered major institutions, including Mekelle FM 104.4, and appointed Mayor to Mekelle. Meanwhile, Getachew, who has been outside Tigray for nearly three weeks, has been asking the federal government for “necessary support.”
