Dear Editor,
It is common knowledge that the sharp differences between the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) and the Ethiopian People have taken a new shape after the 2010 Ethiopian National Elections more than ever. The way EPRDF had rigged the elections made it evident that the struggle of the Ethiopian People for freedom and democracy in its own country was yet far from over.
Having this in mind, Unity for Democracy and Justice Party (UDJ) was able to sit and discuss the whole range of issues not long after the elections. In particular, the National Executive Committee of UDJ met for several times to look into itself critically. It evaluated every move had it made and checked the footsteps of every executive member before, during and after the elections. The National Executive Committee presented the findings of its evaluation to the National Council with the proposal of setting up a new committee that would analyze the whole situation and prepare its grand strategy and detailed Five-Year Action Plan.
The Strategy Committee that comprised Ato Seeye Abrha, the Honorable Girma Seifu, Ato Belay Fekadu, Ato Dawit Asrade and Ato Daniel Shibeshi, after three months of intense preparation, presented a strategy and five-year document to the National Executive Committee first, and then to the National Council. The Strategy and Five- Year Plan was endorsed by the National Council and was made ready for implementation. The document is in its final shape and will be published and be made available to the public.
Based on the Strategy and Five- Year Plan, UDJ is currently undertaking various activities that are considered necessary for strengthening itself and fostering the peaceful struggle so as to realize its goal of achieving freedom and democracy in Ethiopia.
Therefore, we wish to bring to your attention the following developments within UDJ.
It is to be remembered that the National Council, during its regular meeting on February 6 this year, had made the necessary changes in the membership of the National Executive Committee. The number of UDJ's National Executive Committee members has been reduced from 18 to 13. Accordingly, the former First Vice Chairman, Engineer Gizachew Shiferaw, has been replaced by Dr. Negasso, and has been assigned as the head of the Foreign Relations Committee with the rank of vice chairman. Ato Asrat Tassie has also been assigned as the head of the Organizational Affairs Committee at the rank of vice chairman. Five educated and tested youths have joined the National Executive Committee as non-voting members.
Moreover, the National Council at its regular meeting of May 28, 2011, elected its leaders for different posts that were vacant due to different reasons. Dr, Negasso Gidda was elected as Chairperson of the party, while Ato Andualem Aragie was elected as the Head of Public Relations Committee and Ato Dawit Asrade was elected as the General Secretary of the Party. UDJ will hold its General Assembly in the coming few months.
The strategy of the party has critically analyzed the need for rebranding our party and making it a home for all Ethiopians. We now clearly understand that it is time for liking up all Ethiopians to the peaceful struggle and making an all out- move against the repressive regime is essential.
The supports of the Ethiopian people at home and abroad has been instrumental to the boosting of our confidence to believe in our struggle, fill our deficiencies, delineate our way forward and bestow our party members with clear ideological orientation. We also believe that the continued support of our supporters abroad and of the Ethiopian people at large will contribute greatly to the success of the struggle.
The purpose of my message to you today is, therefore; to renew our relationship, put it in a better shape and call up on every Ethiopian to support UDJ in its struggle ahead. We also would like to have your continued comments and suggestions. We would be very much pleased to receive your comments that could help us rectify our mistakes. We will do our level best to update you on developments within UDJ regularly.
Thank you very much for your support and constructive comments so far.
Sincerely,
Andualem Aragie
Head of Public Relations Committee, UDJ
June 1, 2011
It is common knowledge that the sharp differences between the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) and the Ethiopian People have taken a new shape after the 2010 Ethiopian National Elections more than ever. The way EPRDF had rigged the elections made it evident that the struggle of the Ethiopian People for freedom and democracy in its own country was yet far from over.
Having this in mind, Unity for Democracy and Justice Party (UDJ) was able to sit and discuss the whole range of issues not long after the elections. In particular, the National Executive Committee of UDJ met for several times to look into itself critically. It evaluated every move had it made and checked the footsteps of every executive member before, during and after the elections. The National Executive Committee presented the findings of its evaluation to the National Council with the proposal of setting up a new committee that would analyze the whole situation and prepare its grand strategy and detailed Five-Year Action Plan.
The Strategy Committee that comprised Ato Seeye Abrha, the Honorable Girma Seifu, Ato Belay Fekadu, Ato Dawit Asrade and Ato Daniel Shibeshi, after three months of intense preparation, presented a strategy and five-year document to the National Executive Committee first, and then to the National Council. The Strategy and Five- Year Plan was endorsed by the National Council and was made ready for implementation. The document is in its final shape and will be published and be made available to the public.
Based on the Strategy and Five- Year Plan, UDJ is currently undertaking various activities that are considered necessary for strengthening itself and fostering the peaceful struggle so as to realize its goal of achieving freedom and democracy in Ethiopia.
Therefore, we wish to bring to your attention the following developments within UDJ.
It is to be remembered that the National Council, during its regular meeting on February 6 this year, had made the necessary changes in the membership of the National Executive Committee. The number of UDJ's National Executive Committee members has been reduced from 18 to 13. Accordingly, the former First Vice Chairman, Engineer Gizachew Shiferaw, has been replaced by Dr. Negasso, and has been assigned as the head of the Foreign Relations Committee with the rank of vice chairman. Ato Asrat Tassie has also been assigned as the head of the Organizational Affairs Committee at the rank of vice chairman. Five educated and tested youths have joined the National Executive Committee as non-voting members.
Moreover, the National Council at its regular meeting of May 28, 2011, elected its leaders for different posts that were vacant due to different reasons. Dr, Negasso Gidda was elected as Chairperson of the party, while Ato Andualem Aragie was elected as the Head of Public Relations Committee and Ato Dawit Asrade was elected as the General Secretary of the Party. UDJ will hold its General Assembly in the coming few months.
The strategy of the party has critically analyzed the need for rebranding our party and making it a home for all Ethiopians. We now clearly understand that it is time for liking up all Ethiopians to the peaceful struggle and making an all out- move against the repressive regime is essential.
The supports of the Ethiopian people at home and abroad has been instrumental to the boosting of our confidence to believe in our struggle, fill our deficiencies, delineate our way forward and bestow our party members with clear ideological orientation. We also believe that the continued support of our supporters abroad and of the Ethiopian people at large will contribute greatly to the success of the struggle.
The purpose of my message to you today is, therefore; to renew our relationship, put it in a better shape and call up on every Ethiopian to support UDJ in its struggle ahead. We also would like to have your continued comments and suggestions. We would be very much pleased to receive your comments that could help us rectify our mistakes. We will do our level best to update you on developments within UDJ regularly.
Thank you very much for your support and constructive comments so far.
Sincerely,
Andualem Aragie
Head of Public Relations Committee, UDJ
June 1, 2011
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