EPRDF Executive Committee concludes meet by adopting decisions

Addis Ababa, July 6- The Ethiopian Peoples Revolutionary Democratic Front /EPRDF/ Executive committee has concluded its regular session by passing decisions after reviewing the 2002 EC election strategy and next five years plan.

The committee has also deliberated how political parties would continue their debate on national thematic issues with view to further strengthen the joint forum of political parties.   

EPRDF’s Public and External Relations Department told ENA on Monday that the Committee thoroughly evaluated the 2002 election process and the results based on the targeted strategic goals and its implementation in its regular meeting from 03-04 July 2010 here in Addis Ababa.   

It noted that the 2002 EC election is not simply a single periodical event, rather it is a meaningful breakthrough of the overall developmental and democratic transformation over the past 19 years, especially after the EPRDF overhaul move.   

The committee said the result would enable the Front to further intensify the all rounded activities make full-fledged launched after the third national election.   

It said the Front has carried out the fourth general election being loyal to the constitution in a democratic, peaceful and credible manner on the part of the public.   

The committee said reviewed that the public gave its will to the EPRDF and its partners in the Election which was governed by internationally recognized and accepted political parties' code of conduct.   

The election did not allow the contesting parties to join the parliament specially, which intended to change the constitutional system, it said and adding the result showed that the ongoing uniquely featured multi-party system in the country is standing out.   

The fourth national election enabled EPRDF to lead the country it said and adding it created hotbed to deepen the multi party system through a dominant party system in the long run.   

The committee takes notes that the budding democracy should develop along with the objective realties in the country.

The fourth national election is not only the manifestation of great support for the constitutional order and strong condemnation for anti constitutional forces but also recognition for achievements gained after the EPRDF overhaul move.   

The Committee reiterated that the Front will strive to further achieve better results in economic, social and political arenas. It also expressed its belief that correctional measures must be taken to address the pressing concerns of the public.   

The ongoing democratization process in the country is premature to transform from the dominant party multi-party system to the replacement of parties in multi-party system, it said and adding the next strategic framework would focus towards the desired transformation.   

However, the committee said the very noble mission of the strategic framework is to enhance capable opposition parties who accept heartedly the constitution but not for those who engage in hatred politics.   

The committee said the Front will facilitate for political parties which are struggling peacefully to further enhance the joint political parties forum, debate and consult on national issues of the country before they tabled in the parliament.   

The committee has also conferred as to how the Front will facilitate democratic debates on pressing thematic issues through mass media among political parties.(ENA)

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