The Oromia regional president Lemma Megerssa has also assured the media that preparations are underway to make it peaceful. Megerssa, however, urged celebrants to make the day an apolitical one – by that; to refrain from displaying political flags and symbols. Local media reports that the town of Bishoftu where the festival takes place is being prepared for Sunday’s festival. Millions of attendees are expected to gather on this occasion at Lake Arsede, Bishoftu (Debre Zeit), and surrounding areas. Beside leading the nation, he is also leader of the ruling party in the region, the Oromo Democratic Party, ODP.

Source: Ethiopian News September 28, 2018 17:24 UTC