The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP) has issued a critical statement calling for "comprehensive national reconciliation rather than exclusionary dialogue" to navigate Ethiopia out of its deepening political and economic crises.
The opposition party attributes the nation’s ongoing conflicts, civilian displacement, rising cost of living, and institutional decline directly to the ruling Prosperity Party's flawed political trajectory and governance.
The EPRP previously withdrew from the National Dialogue Commission’s framework in 2024, citing a lack of neutrality, inclusivity, and genuine commitment to addressing fundamental public grievances. The party maintains that current developments validate its initial skepticism.
Drawing historical parallels to the failed transitional period following the fall of the Derg regime, the EPRP warned against repeating past errors. It asserted that true national dialogue can only commence once trust is established. This requires immediate prerequisites: releasing political prisoners, halting active military hostilities, ensuring freedom of expression, and guaranteeing equal participation free from state interference.
Without these conditions, the EPRP argues, the process serves merely as a political performance to renew the ruling party's legitimacy rather than offering a sustainable solution for the nation.
