Oromos: unblessed with leaders

Abdulkadir Gumi

August 25, 2008

Oromo Leaders should learn from African freedom fighters like John Garang, Mandela and Churchill defended freedom and liberty in their countries that is to show solidarity with the common man. They did it with courage and determination. But before concluding this, it is right to mention the importance of Dr. Garang's military successes in his homeland of Southern Sudan.Over the course of his military career, John Garang has made some important decisions which helped him win battles in the war of liberation as well as Civil War in Southern Sudan. His success is credited to his best military training he received from Fort Benning, Georgia. Fort Benning is a leading camp for training infantry and commanders. It is appropriate to conclude that freedom is the most precious gift he sacrificed his life for. Sadly, he did not live long enough to enjoy the fruits of freedom and liberty he championed in Sudan.Dr.Garang will be remembered in history as freedom fighter, liberator, diplomat and an iconic figure and an architect of CPA."Well, if crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight? They never mention that part to us, do they?"Full report