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Africa-Press – Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Democracy and the supremacy of ideas are the only way to political power as it is impossible to take power through the barrel of a gun in Ethiopia today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored.<\/p>\n

The prime minister made the above remark while responding to questions by members of the House of People\u2019s Representatives (HPR) today.<\/p>\n

Ensuring durable peace and security in Ethiopia is imperative to consolidate the country\u2019s development and prosperity and coexistence, the premier stressed.<\/p>\n

He pointed out that the tendency to achieve political interest through the barrel of a gun is dangerous to the country\u2019s politics.<\/p>\n

This approach has negatively affected our effort to practice reconciliation and decent discussion, he stated.<\/p>\n

As a result, the peace talks with Shene held in Tanzania with a view to bringing lasting peace did not bring about the intended result.<\/p>\n

Moreover, the rejection to peaceful options by armed groups in Ethiopia has been causing conflict and displacements, the PM noted.<\/p>\n

According to the him, the terrorist Shene has been casing significant harm on the Oromo people, whom the group claims to fight for.<\/p>\n

He stressed the need for exercising democratic principles and putting in place appropriate institutions to consolidate the supremacy of ideas and peaceful transition in the country.<\/p>\n

Among the institutions established to resolve issues peacefully is the National Dialogue Commission which has been working to bring national consensus in the country.<\/p>\n

PM Abiy finally urged violent forces to embrace peaceful options and end violence to ensure lasting peace in Ethiopia.<\/p>\n

He underscored that the government has remained committed to solve all differences in a peaceful manner.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Ethiopia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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