PM Abiy Urges Ethiopians to See Past Political Gambles and Ethnic Blame
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged citizens to move past ethnic and religious divisions, defending the Pretoria Peace Agreement as a vital step for national stability. He rejected claims that the deal harmed regional interests and called for a stronger culture of institutional accountability.
Why it matters
The statement addresses ongoing ethnic tensions and the political stability of Ethiopia following the civil war in Tigray.
Aug 02, 2026 1677 Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) dismissed claims that the Pretoria Peace Agreement compromised the interests of the Amhara region, calling such narratives completely detached from reality and urging citizens to resist viewing complex national challenges through a purely ethnic or religious lens.
Speaking on the impact of the peace deal, the Prime Minister emphasized that its primary achievement was silencing the guns across Tigray, Amhara, Afar, and the country at large, paving the way for stability and economic recovery. He firmly rejected assertions that the agreement sidelined regional interests, pointing out that prominent leaders from the Amhara and Afar regions, including then Amhara Vice President Getachew Jember and Ambassador Hassen actively participated in negotiations alongside key federal figures such as Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and National Intelligence Director General Redwan Hussein.
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