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There is a strong rumor that Elias Kifle went to Asmera to clear the way for Ginbot 7 officials the likes of Andargachew visit to Asmera. As you all know Elias has been at odds with all opposition groups except Ginbot 7.

Do you think Ginbot 7 is heading towards Asmara to claim the merge with the so called EPPF as well as OLF and ONLF?

IF so do you think this will help Ginbot 7 increase its membership from twosome (http://aigaforum.com/G7_The_Two_Stoogs.jpg ) to thirty some. We heard Shiabia has curtailed eppf membership drastically since their performance was not to its liking thus why some officials from eppf are in Europe and dishing it out with each other. Have your say!

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In Ethiopia call to any office government or otherwise to reach an official and the first thing you will hear is “sebseba nachew”, he/she is in a meeting.

This could be considered similar to the “can you hold” answer one gets in the western world. But Ethiopia is not like any western world and cannot succeed with “sebseba nachew” and “can you hold” answers. Government offices should have public relation desk where informed desk officer can answer questions asked? The recently formed Communication Ministry is one way to go as far as the prime minster office is concerned.  Other government offices should follow suit and avoid someone speaking for them! 

 Do you think having active public desk officers and spokespersons in every office will enhance the democratization process? And why do you think the “sebseba  nachew” has become almost a culture? A convenience or every office holder is truly busy? Have Your Say!

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