Nov. 02, 2012 (ESAT News)-A well-placed member of the ruling party told
ESAT that Hailemariam Desalegn has been unable to form his cabinet as
divisions with the ruling elite is deepening. Speaking to ESAT on condition
of anonymity, the official said that the ruling party had already started a
process of identifying and purging members that have shown signs of dissent.
The most serious crisis is brewing within the Oromo People's Democratic
Organizations, one of the ethnic parties formed and co=opted by the TPLF to
control other ethnic groups.
The official pointed out that the dispute within the EPRDF has further
undermined Hailemariam residual power. It is widely believed that the new PM
is only being used as a front to TPLF's hegemony over the rest of Ethiopia.
Meanwhile, Hailemariam Desalegn, his wife Roman Tesfaye and his children
reportedly moved in the national palace last Sunday after the former "first
lady" vacated two weeks ago. The widow of Meles Zenawi had stalled the
transfer of the palace to Hailemariam.
According to Voice of America (VOA) Amharic service, the new Prime Minister
and his family received warm welcome from the palace staff.
The new PM has not still secured a permanent office as Meles Zenawi's office
is still sealed off.
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