(ESAT) A member of the European Parliament who is a fervent critic of
the TPLF said current political developments in Ethiopia could lead to conflict
with tremendous consequences to the Horn of Africa.
Speaking to ESAT on the phone, the Portuguese politician
said she fears that the ongoing conflicts in various parts of the country will
go out of hand with serious ramifications to the region and even to Europe.
Ana Gomes, who was an observer for the rigged 2005 election
in Ethiopia, said the 2015 election in the country was a farce and no one came
to observe it. As a result, the MP said the Ethiopian regime has no legitimacy.
She wonders why the U.S. and EU still continue support the regime.
“It is really shocking to me that powers such as the U.S.
and the EU and its member states know very well that TPLF has no legitimacy and
democratic bases in Ethiopia and still continue to support under the pretext
that it is an ally against terrorism,” Gomes said.
She said recent resignation by officials of the government
and members of the army show that there is “tremendous fragmentation” and “lack
of coherence with in the TPLF.”
“It shows that the situation is fast unravelling.”
“Those in U.S. and Europe used excuses to turn a blind and
have neglected the democratic aspiration of the people of Ethiopia. The fact
that they have supported and turn a blind eye to the totalitarian regime of the
TPLF is going to provoke an uncontrolled explosion in Ethiopia. I am very very
worried for Ethiopia as well as the Horn of Africa and Europe too because it
has an implication for Europe,” Gomes added.
Speaking about Bereket Simon, who recently announced his
resignation, and an official whom she dealt with during the 2005 election, the
Member of Parliament described him as “cynical, cruel and despicable.”
“After Meles, he was the most despicable character i had to
deal with.
He has a murky character. He could be operating from behind.
I had always been extremely suspicious about him.”.
She also talked about Dr. Tedros Adhanom, the Ethiopian
Director General of the WHO who was recently under fire for nominating
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe. She said Dr. Tedros is “a member the TPLF and
responsible for crimes committed by the criminal organization.”
She advised that change in Ethiopia will occur if Ethiopians
come together and take matters in their own hands.
“They should not expect someone else come and make changes
in the country.”
