The ruling coalition, Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) on Tuesday elected Dr. Ahmed as a leader from the country’s largest ethnic group the Oromo. Being party leader paves the way for him to become Prime Minister once approved by the parliament.
“Made a tel call with Dr. Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia to congratulate him and through him entire EPRDF as well as people of Ethiopia for selecting him as able compromise PM yet to be confirmed by parliament soon!!,” Kagame said in a tweet.
Kagame congratulated Abiy on behalf of AU.
“As chairman of the AU, on behalf of other African leaders wanted to express our solidarity with the Ethiopian people and their leaders as they continue to find from within and among themselves solutions to the recent political problems they faced!,” the tweet reads.
“Looking very much forward to having Ethiopia continue to play its historical central role effectively and soon on our Continent!!” Kagame said.
Once approved, Dr. Ahmed will take over replacing former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn who resigned last month. Desalegn said that his resignation was vital in the bid to carry out reforms that would lead to sustainable peace and democracy.
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