Addis Ababa, August 5, 2016 (WIC) – Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said his government would continue making efforts to address questions of the public through dialogue.
The Premier gave briefings to the press on current issues and the drought which occurred due to the El-Nino global weather phenomenon.
The efforts made to mitigate impact of the drought have born encouraging results. The government has managed to cope with the drought, the Premier said.
Following the prevailing even rainfall distribution, the Premier predicted improved crop harvest this farming season.
Regarding the demonstrations staged in some areas of Amhara and Oromia Regional States, the Premier said they (demonstrations) are not appropriate.”
“They have no accountable body and are unauthorized,” he added.
Ideas which are out of the Constitution were reflected in the demonstrations, he said.
Hence, the government will be obliged to ensure rule of law and will discharge its responsibility, the Premier said.
However, the government will continue working to address those public questions that need a response from the government, such as problems of good governance, corruption and maladministration, the Premier said. (FBC)