ETHIOPIAN –AMERICAN-CONSENSUS-FORUM

Dallas Fort Worth

Ethiopian-American-Consensus-Forum (EACF) Supports the Peaceful and Successful Conclusion of the 2010 Ethiopian Election

First, EACF would like to thank and congratulate you, the Ethiopian people, for exercising your democratic rights to vote in high-turn out, in a peaceful and free election. We strongly believe that you proved unequivocally that you want peace, prosperity and democracy, and no amount of external force will take away your choice.

Second, EACF would like to take this opportunity to commend the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) for conducting a peaceful, professional and fair election process. You have made us proud.

Third, EACF commends both the African Union Observer Mission and the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations for their integrity and unwavering stand against all forms of western political pressures.

Fourth, EACF would like to express its disappointment with some of the Western medias, the EU-Observer mission, the few vocal extremist Diasporas and some so-called NGO organizations like the Human rights Watch, for their constant meddling and unwarranted destructive and destabilizing rhetoric. The people of Ethiopia have spoken; they expect respect for their decision.

Fifth, EACF would like to acknowledge and admire the peaceful role and civilized behaviors exhibited by EPRDF and most of the political opposition parties. EACF would like to call up on MEDREK, AEUP, as well as the few extremist Diaspora elements to learn from these opposition parties, and we suggest they refrain from their destructive and destabilizing stand (propaganda).

Finally, we support EPRDF’s willingness to work with the opposition to strengthen the democratization process, and we encourage the opposition to reciprocate the offer (in-deed) for the good of our people. Together we will have a prosperous and democratic Ethiopia.

Ethiopian-American-Consensus-Forum in Dallas Fort Worth (EACF-DFW)

June 4, 2010, Dallas, TX