Addis Ababa:Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Vice President, Adem Farah, highlighted the importance of the Medemer philosophy as a tool for overcoming political fragmentation and advancing inclusive national development. He made these remarks during the opening of the Second African Political Parties Summit at the Adwa Victory Memorial in Addis Ababa.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Adem, who also serves as the Coordinator for Democratic System Building with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister, emphasized the need for political parties to transcend electoral competition. He advocated for political parties to become drivers of national transformation by generating ideas, nurturing leadership, reconciling interests, and sustaining development efforts beyond electoral cycles.
Adem explained that Medemer, an indigenous philosophy developed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, centers on pooling people's potential and institutional capabilities around shared national objectives. This approach aims to overcome historical divisions and foster collective responsibility and holistic prosperity across generations.
Adem further highlighted the Prosperity Party's efforts to unite previously separate political organizations under a common national institution. This move aims to broaden political participation and unite Ethiopia's diverse communities. He stressed the importance of capacity building, leadership development, and disciplined governance to strengthen the party's institutional framework.
In terms of political inclusiveness, Adem underscored the significance of engaging with other political organizations through platforms like the Ethiopian Political Parties Joint Council. He noted that leaders from different political parties have been entrusted with public responsibilities to harness diverse talents and strengthen national stewardship.
Adem also addressed Africa's broader development challenges, calling for political parties to mobilize investment, develop human capital, promote innovation, and strengthen institutions. He emphasized that political parties should be judged by their contribution to improving citizens' lives.
Drawing from Ethiopia's historic victory at the Battle of Adwa, Adem encouraged African political leaders to strengthen continental solidarity and build institutions that uphold human dignity. The Second African Political Parties Summit, themed “Governing for Growth Political Parties as Architects of Africa's Economic Future,” brought together political leaders and stakeholders to discuss the role of political parties in advancing economic transformation and inclusive development across Africa.
