Lemma Megerssa Dismissed as Ethiopian Defence MinisterBy Staff ReporterAugust 18, 2020 (Ezega.com) -- In an extraordinary move, PM Abiy Ahmed has dismissed Lemma Megerssa as Ethiopian Minister of Defence for undisclosed reasons. Prime Minister Office on Tuesday in a Facebook post said Dr. Kene’a Yadeta replaced Lemma Megersa as Defense Minister. Lemma Megersa was a key ally of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from day one to the extent that many called the duo 'Team Lemma' to show the elder leader status of Lemma Megersa. Lemma Megerssa was dismissed as a member of the central committee of the Oromia branch of the ruling party for alleged failure to meet the party’s discipline and long absence from work. Reports last week revealed that Lemma Megerssa was denied access to his office for undisclosed reasons effective Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

Source: Ethiopian News August 19, 2020 06:33 UTC