The deliberate misrepresentation of Oromummaa—by both internal and external forces seeking to undermine the Oromo people—must end. It is time we stand firmly together to defend our identity, reclaim our truth, and uphold our dignity against these malicious distortions.

Oromummaa Is Not a Political Ideology—It Is Our Soul

Oromummaa is the cultural essence, historical memory, and lived identity of the Oromo people. It embodies:

• Pride in our heritage,
• The values of the Gadaa system—justice, democracy, and balance,
• A demand for equality—not domination—among all nations and nationalities in Ethiopia.

This is not an ideology; it is who we are.

The Dangerous Lies Being Spread

Extremist factions—particularly within Amhara nationalist circles and the Eritrean regime—are aggressively pushing a false narrative that frames Oromummaa as a “dangerous political ideology.” This is:

• A lie designed to delegitimize our identity,
• A tactic to justify repression against the Oromo people,
• A distraction from the real issue: Ethiopia’s failure to ensure equality and justice for all.

By labeling Oromummaa as a threat, these actors reveal their true goal: to silence Oromo voices, suppress our demands for fairness, and maintain systems of exclusion.

The Real Threat: Division and Scapegoating

The true danger lies not in Oromummaa, but in:

• Fear-mongering that turns cultural pride into a political weapon,
• Ethnic scapegoating that blames the Oromo for broader governance failures,
• Manufactured divisions that destabilize the region.

This propaganda does not just harm the Oromo—it poisons the possibility of peaceful coexistence for all peoples in Ethiopia.

Our Right to Exist, Celebrate, and Demand Justice

The Oromo people, like all others, have the right to:

• Define ourselves on our own terms,
• Celebrate our culture without being labeled “extremists,”
• Demand justice without being branded as a threat.

When asserting these rights is twisted into “radicalism,” it exposes the hypocrisy and fear of those making the accusations.

A Call to Action: Vigilance and Unity

We must:
✔ Reject distortions of Oromummaa—whether from internal opportunists or external agitators.
✔ Stand united in defending its true meaning: cultural survival, equality, and unity.
✔ Challenge lies wherever they appear—in media, politics, or international discourse.

Oromummaa is not a tool for power struggles. It is the banner under which we assert our rightful place in history and in the future.

To our allies: Stand with us in truth.
To our adversaries: We see through your fabrications—and we will not be silenced.

Together, in unwavering solidarity, we resist lies, division, and hate.