The spokesperson of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy Party (Kinijit), Dr Hailu Araya, has cleared the confusion about the party’s decision regarding Kinijit Diaspora. In an interview with VOA’s Addisu Abebe today, Dr Hailu said that both groups that tried to work on behalf of the top leadership have been dissolved by the executive committee’s decision.
A controversy arose when former Ethiopian Teachers Association president Dr Taye Woldesemayat, who helped create and became the chairman of the so-called Kinijit International Council (K.I.C.), said last week that the executive committee’s decision doesn’t apply to his group.
In the interview with the VOA, Dr Hailu made it clear that the decision applies to both the Kinijit International Leadership (K.I.L.), which has dissolved itself upon learning about the decision, and the K.I.C., which was created just three weeks before the Kinijit leaders were released from jail.
The K.I.C. headed by Dr Taye Woldesemayat was formed over the objection of all the Kinijit support committees in the Diaspora. Out of the 23 members who were invited to join the K.I.C., less than half have joined — many of whom have never been members of Kinijit. Dr Taye himself had made his anti-Kinijit stand public by declaring that he did not even vote for it in the 2005 elections. He has also never been to any Kinijit public meetings, and never spent one minute of his time in the past 22 months in the world-wide effort to secure the release of the Kinijit leaders.
It is now becoming clear that Dr Taye and members of the K.I.C. were hand-picked by Shaleqa Yoseph Yazew and his group of serial party-hoppers (EDU, EPDA, Tatek, AAPO, Kinijit, etc.) to split apart Kinijit and run away with a splinter group in order to cover up their theft and mismanagement.
The biggest fool in all this is the once-respected Dr Taye who is currently being used as a trojan horse by the corrupt shaleqa.
Most Kinijit members were willing to over look Dr Taye’s invective against Kinijit’s jailed leaders out of respect for the sacrifice he made in spending six years in Woyanne jail. But they consider what he is doing now to be anti-Kinijit. Those who are cheering him on are well-known anti-Kinijit web sites and radio programs.
The shaleqa and cohorts are able so far to create all this havoc using the good name of Ato Hailu Shawel, chairman of Kinijit. Their claim to any spec of legitimacy inside Kinijit is their close, personal relationship with Ato Hailu Shawel.
Ato Hailu Shawel will have to make a decision soon. He has to decide whether to continue allowing the shaleqa group to disrupt the organization using his name. Unlike Dr Taye, we are confident that Ato Hailu will make the right decision.
In the mean time, the executive committee’s spokesperson, Dr Hailu Araya, did the right thing today in clearing the confusion purposefully created by the shaleqa group and their puppet, Dr Taye. Listen Dr Hailu Araya’s interview here.
15 thoughts on “Kinijit spokesperson clears confusion”
Great news!!
This is great, I wonder what would Dr. Taye, Shalka Yoseph, Eng. Mogus and co. would say now.
It was clear from the very beginning in the letter. “Awko yetegnan bikeseksut aysemam”.
I think, Dr. Taye had enough time to make himself clear about such ‘confusion of the decision’, unless he has got his share from the money. I think all the kinijit members have to be very smart this time. Because, the shalqa will do every measures to hide his misdids with the money. From his interview on the ethiolion, he told the opposite of what Ato Tesfaye reported and tried to accuse Andargachew as usual. They will go upto spliting the diaspora kinijit supporters and the party itself.
What is going on with these guys? , I am sure many of these KIC , members have played a part in some kind of EKUB or the traditional EDIR congregation . Let alone a big Party like KINIGIT , these Ethiopian owned social organization have their policies and laws that each member will be abide by it!! By its nature, the decision, passed by CUDP executive committee is not ambiguous! One can’t need to be a graduate of a known College or University to comprehend the context of the letter signed, by the Respected Engineer Hailu shawel, No Hair splitting Gentlemen! In the journey of struggle It is obvious, that leaders face a challenge, this is expected and they should pass through this line. This will be a litmus test to their administration. Only though, the strong and the brave ones will come over the hurdle!! In my view, the current chairman of CUDP, is on the cross line. This really needs a very thoughtful and wise decision!! This party is the party of the people, a party many are sacrificed their life, for a just cause!! It is more than friends and relatives. Each and Every member of the organization has equal rights and obligations, when it comes to its policies and guidelines!! I am sure Meles Zenawei will be willing to share his experience to the Engineer on this one. He had many instance to decide, between his long time comrades and the party he leads as chairman, since his Gorilla time, This Son of Adwa , though never missed the target. Seye, Tshadkan Tamirat Alemseged, Gebru, Adanech… were some of his casualties !! No body knows who will be next!! , Melew , can sell his skill to the respected Engineer Hailu with a free market price!! The Gun is loaded, the Trigger is on, it now needs a courageous and a brave leader to turn it to the right direction!! It is my hope that the Engineer will stand on the side of truth and the many thousands of KINIGIT supporters and Good wishers around the Globe. Many would also like to see the Engineer to address this critical issue, in his visit to North America and send a strong and sincere massage to the faction that doesn’t want to dissolve itself! That time the people of KINIGIT will say, “ Amen to our unbiased, and heroic leader!!”
What is going on with these guys? , I am sure many of these KIC , members have played a part in some kind of EKUB or the traditional EDER congregation . Let alone a big Party like KINIGIT , these Ethiopian owned social organization have their policies and laws that each member will be abide by it!! By its nature, the decision, passed by CUDP executive committee is not ambiguous! One can’t need to be a graduate of a known College or University to comprehend the context of the letter signed, by the Respected Engineer Hailu shawel, No Hair splitting Gentlemen! In the journey of struggle It is obvious, that leaders face a challenge, this is expected and they should pass through this line. This will be a litmus test to their administration. Only though, the strong and the brave ones will come over the hurdle!! In my view, the current chairman of CUDP, is on the cross line. This really needs a very thoughtful and wise decision!! This party is the party of the people, a party many are sacrificed their life, for a just cause!! It is more than friends and relatives. Each and Every member of the organization has equal rights and obligations, when it comes to its policies and guidelines!! I am sure Meles Zenawei will be willing to share his experience to the Engineer on this one. He had many instance to decide, between his long time comrades and the party he leads as chairman, since his Gorilla time, This Son of Adwa , though never missed the target. Seye, Tshadkan Tamirat Alemseged, Gebru, Adanech… were some of his casualties !! No body knows who will be next!! , Melew , can sell his skill to the respected Engineer Hailu with a free market price!! The Gun is loaded, the Trigger is on, it now needs a courageous and a brave leader to turn it to the right direction!! It is my hope that the Engineer will stand on the side of truth and the many thousands of KINIGIT supporters and Good wishers around the Globe. Many would also like to see the Engineer to address this critical issue, in his visit to North America and send a strong and sincere massage to the faction that doesn’t want to dissolve itself! That time the people of KINIGIT will say, “ Amen to our unbiased, and heroic leader!!”
The message is clear, no abigity.
But the KIC members,some of them are money thirty & some of them power thirty.
Those are never ever Kinijit members or supporters, Maybe weyanes are possible.
Thanks to the almighty GOD that saved KINJIT alive both at home and in the diaspora.
These power monger old and outdated politicians gathered under the umbrella of KIC shall be banned from any political parties that are devoted to bring better and flourished Ethiopia. The most striking part of these thugs was their Feudalistic thinking “Appointing themselves as leader and tell the innocent memebers follow what I order you” Shameful oldies,,,,,,,At last they burried with shame!!!!
Kinjit is a spirit of Freedom and Democracy!!! People shall win!!!
GOD Bless Ethiopia! Amen
I wonder what would my friend SAY-NO-TO-HATRED would say now.looooool just kidding… BRAVO ECADF YOU GUYS ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK A SOLDIERS OF TRUTH KEEP DOING YOUR GOOD JOB EXPOSED THOSE WHO ARE AGAINST THE WILL OF ETHIOPIA. ER WOW NO WORDS FOR YA U JUST SAVED KINIJIT!!! GOD BLESS YA ALL.
ANDENET HAIL NEW !!!
It shows that from the beginning the so-called KINIJIT doesn’t have a clear objective and plan. But their main aim was to climb to power after they create havoc and violence in the country.
ELIAS, you are still barking like a mad dog but you have to know that you can not succeed.
You all chauvinists your time is over after you ruled the country for more than 100 years. Now is a time for the nation, nationalities and people of Ethiopia.
NO POWER FOR YOU AGAIN.
But you have the right to hold demonstrate and to rally against the government from abroad as you want.
As far as we are alive we don’t let you to come to power again.
Lang live Ethiopia
The Ethiopian
…did not listen to Dr. Hailu Araya, but if true it might make sense at this point.
A fresh start under the EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OF KINIJIT IN ADDIS ABABA could make a new and brighter beginning. I believe the directive from Engineer Hailu Shawel to authorize KIC’s continuity (which was formed in late 2006), and include KIL was assuming that they might stay in prison. Now that they are released, it will be preventive of animosity and motivating for both sides of the SUPPORT CHAPTERS to come under ONE KINIJIT. To sort out differences and agree on common ground is will be given process. The remarks and attitude after KIL dissolved seems to head for some division. It makes sense to DISSOLVE KIC as well and have a DEMOCRATIC ELECTION for OVER SEAS KINIJIT SUPPORT LEADERSHIP after Ato Hailu Shawel and delegates arrive in N. America.
The closest understanding from Shaleka Yoseph’s defense this past week was that his concern is for the party’s status and potential loss from the legal ordeal, more than him self as plaintiff in the case. He or the party has not received any notice from IRS or any court. According to his statement; fund raising, accounting and management of the money is handled by the party’s finance managers and others who have related responsibility. The only connection he has with finance matters was to write checks for necessary expenses when presented by those people who were trusted to its accounting, which is customary for organizations.
The arrival of the released leaders hopefully will see a welcome that is not in KIC vs KIL competition of hospitality and plat form and advance press releases or tone in effect.
Correction
….Shaleka Yoseph’s defense this past week was that his concern is for the party’s status and potential loss from the legal ordeal, more than him self as A DEFENDANT in the case.
Dear Eden H (commenteater # 10), I had two occasions to read your comments . It seems to me that your ideas are very constructive and well crafted. You wanted to be a meditateer or problem solver rather than being biased to one faction! Our problem is very diverse, and at the same time; we have so many commonalties, rather than our differences! Most of all we all live in one big hut. We need to work with ideas that bring us together, not to divide us, as the known Comedian say MECHACHAL!!!! I think this is the line we are missing!
Let me take you back to my point, in two of your commentaries, you mentioned you never listened the interview given by the CUD spokesperson DR. Hailu araya about the effective dissolving of KIC, and the interview by Auditor Tesfaye, about the corruption scandal, and yet your posted comments are a deep reflection of those interviews, I was so curious, how did you summarized such a wonderful comment with out listening both discussions? With Akebrot!
Dear Mehamed (Participant #12),
In Ato Tesfaye’s case, all things considered, I would have expected the announcement from a neutral Kinijit representatative after it was thoroughly completed and screened by others and approved for media release. .
In Dr. Hailu’s case about dissolving KIC, although it seems likely that most of the comments which criticize KIC seem to come from KIL supporters, by now it is logical to recognize the lack of balance some KIL supporters are expressing, and reconsider to dissolve KIC as well. A fresh start may not hurt and the party and the collective executive leadership could appoint or endorse members of the council and leadership for a democratic election.
Listening vs Reading: Assuming I am a second generation Ethiopian-International ( Kenyan, American, Carribean etc) who missed out on any Ethiopian national and /or ethnic languages, follow the news and forums in print media (English language), the conclusion will be based on just what is read. I still did not listen to both interviews. Shaleka Yoseph’s interview, I did listen as it fell with in my time schedule of listenership.
PROBLEM SOLVING is one form of COLLECTIVE AND RECIPROCATED COMMUNICATION of participants directly or other wise. There was no intention to mediate and i thank you for the comlement.
Ke Akeberot gar
Dear Elias:
It looks that you are hell-bent to defame and destroy the reputation of Dr Taye…., but if you’re really a man of virtue and worthy to be called a patriot,you should not call names and leave to the people of Ethiopia, both the diaspora and people back home to make their informed decision based on facts on the ground….
I respect Dr Taye..and he is not as you accused him of …Being a well-known politician and scholar, he can live a better life without stealing or the things that you have accused him of…..
Your way is totally detrimental to our way of democracy….Especially when our country in cross-roads, we should be very careful not to attack our brothers and sisters…..
Ethiopian have due respect for Dr Taye…The other that I don’t know might have virtue too….
Our Kinijit leaders should think of the Ethiopians who are still in the prision cell and those who came here in the USA asking for asylem just to be free of the Meles fearful regime by just believing in Kinijit’s future rule. Shaleka Yoseph, a) you have taken out the CUD’s money/property out of bank without the concent of the concerned people b) you have separated and degreaded our respected Kinijit leader Engineer Hailu Shawel by feeding him fauls information just to save your skin and c)you have disgressed the respected Dr. Taye Woldesemayat by emersing him in this shallow idea of your which lead him to lose his respect from the Ethiopian people. Let me give an advise to Shaleka Yoseph, the only remedy for all these bad deed of your’s will be just return immediately Kinijit’s money without retaining a single cent to the concerned accountant and ask forgivness from the respected Ethiopian people and the Kinijit leaders without any delay and say nothing except answering questions to the people’s request.