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The Oromo Liberation Front statement on the passing away of Former OLF Chairman
\nMr. Gelasa Dilbo
\nOLF Statement- March 31, 2022
\nIt is with the deep sorrow that the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) learned the sudden death of the OLF former
\nChairman, Mr. Gelasa Dilbo. Mr. Gelasa had contributed immensely to the Oromo people\u2019s struggle for many
\nyears.
\nMr. Gelasa was born in Eastern Wallaga, Naqamte, Oromia. Mr. Gelasa started Oromo struggle at an early age and
\ninvolved in the OLF struggle at various stages including serving as a chairman. He contributed hugely to the Oromo
\nmovement for freedom and democracy. He made a lot of scarifies throughout his life including participating in
\narmed and political struggles. He lived through difficulties of Oromo freedom struggle journey that involved many
\nups and downs. His contribution has enlightened several Oromo people to fight for their freedom and his legacies
\nlive with the Oromo people forever.
\nAfter the OLF had been pushed out of the Ethiopian Transitional Government in 1992, Mr. Gelasa was targeted by
\nthe ruling regime and escaped to Djibouti and then to the United Kingdom. He lived in the United Kingdom for
\nmany years. In 2018, Mr. Gelasa returned to his home country, accepting the call of Government of Prosperity
\nParty led by Dr. Abiy Ahmed. He continued his contribution in the Ethiopian political spectrum and was serving as
\na member of the parliament of Ethiopia until the day he passed away. Mr. Gelasa passed away on March 30, 2022,
\nat his home in Finfinne, Oromia.
\nThe OLF would like to pass its condolences to his family and friends. We wish strength and comfort for families,
\nfriends, and relatives of Mr. Gelasa Dilbo as well as to the Oromo people.
\nVictory to the Masses!
\nOromo Liberation Front!
\nMarch 31, 2022
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