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Former Sidama Region Speaker Denies Apology Post, Claims Account Hacked
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 4 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
The former speaker of the Sidama region has denied publishing an online apology to the public, stating that her Facebook account was hacked following her replacement in recent government leadership changes.
- The Sidama regional government recently underwent leadership changes, including the replacement of regional speaker W/ro Fantaye Kebede.
- A post appeared on W/ro Fantaye's Facebook page apologizing to the people and youth of Sidama for past mistakes and her silence during her tenure.
- W/ro Fantaye stated in a phone interview that the account is no longer hers and has been compromised.
- She stated that she has no grievances regarding the leadership change.
- Commentators are calling for accountability regarding past governance issues, development setbacks, human rights violations, corruption, and youth unemployment in the region.
- Dr. Mesay Hailu has assumed the role of regional president in Sidama.
- Former regional president Ato Desta Ledamo has been appointed as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Federation at the federal level.
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