Oromia state announced that the administration would take forceful actions on houses built illegally on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. The approach caused public outrage after many lost their homes in Legetafo Legedadi demolition. Many quoted the event as a radical statement from Oromo Democratic Party (ODP). Besides the former residents, journalists were attacked reporting on the casualties of the demolition. The situation worsened when PM Abiy Ahmed denied any knowledge of the demolitions even though he is OPD’s president.
After witnessing thousands lose their homes in Legetafo, Suluta is in tension after the city’s administration gave them 7 days prior notice for demolition. The residents reported to Sheger Radio that many homes are marked by the administration already. However, Sululta’s Mayor Rosa Umer denied the residents’ claim on Sheger radio as follows.
