Gedu urges Amhara people to maintain peace in the region

Chief Administrator of the Amhara Regional State has urged people to strengthen and maintain peace and tranquility in the region.

Briefing Journalists today on current affairs in the region, Gedu noted that the regional state is making unreserved effort to address issues raised by the public in some areas of the region in accordance with the country’s constitution. The government is making relentless effort to ensure peace in the region, he added.

He indicated that the recent happenings in some areas of the region had a social and economic effect on the daily life of people and the government shall not tolerate this scenario to continue.

The EPRDF leadership has consulted on options to respond to the issues on constitutional basis and has tailored directions to gradually address them, he reiterated.

The Regional State has consulted with different sections of the people on issues that are key to strengthen peace and stability in the region and address public woes, he underscored.

The regional administration has created consensus on the need for peace and rule of law via such discussion forums, Gedu said.

 “Some anti-peace elements situated both here and abroad are spreading baseless allegations and rumors. Individuals kept under control by the government as suspects of criminal acts shall be handled in accordance with the law,” he remarked.