Tigray Herald፡November 27,2024 (Mekele)
Prepared by the Tigray Media Watch Digital Intelligence Monitoring Group.
The Legacy of Failure: Debretsion Gebremichael’s Shameful Leadership and Public Rejection
As Tigray solemnly commemorates the fourth anniversary of the horrific Aksum massacre—a genocide perpetrated by Eritrean troops, claiming the lives of over 1,500 civilians in a single day—the Tigrayan public was left stunned and outraged by a recent Facebook post from Debretsion Gebremichael, the most despised and failed leader in Tigray’s history.
In his post, Debretsion, leader of the splinter faction of the TPLF, expressed what he claimed was sorrow for the Aksum massacre, labeling it a crime against humanity. Yet the irony is glaring: as the leader entrusted to defend Tigray and its people, his catastrophic failures are
inextricably tied to the genocide he now hypocritically mourns. Adding insult to injury, his continued conspiratorial ties with the Eritrean regime—a key perpetrator of the
atrocities—further expose his complicity and lack of moral integrity.
Public Reaction: A Total Rejection of Debretsion’s Crocodile Tears
The public’s response to Debretsion’s statement was swift and unequivocal. Out of over 3,000 comments on his Facebook post, 100% rejected his message, condemning his hypocrisy and incompetence. This overwhelming reaction reflects the depth of anger, betrayal, and disillusionment felt by the Tigrayan people toward a leader who utterly failed them in their
darkest hour.
Public opinion surveys indicate the total collapse of Debretsion Gebremichael’s credibility and legacy. His political career is unequivocally over, with his name now synonymous with failure,betrayal, and complicity in the suffering of Tigray. The people of Tigray have declared his legacy
dead and buried, branding him a “genocide enabler” and the “delivery nurse” of the genocidal war inflicted upon their homeland.
A Legacy of Failure and Political Bankruptcy
Under Debretsion’s leadership, the TPLF:
Failed to prepare for war: Despite clear warnings, his leadership neglected Tigray’s security, leaving the region vulnerable to a coordinated genocidal campaign.
Lacked strategy and vision: His tenure demonstrated a total absence of innovative ideas,strategic foresight, and effective governance, plunging Tigray into chaos.
Destroyed trust: His inability to lead during the war, coupled with his resistance to necessary political change, has alienated him from the people he was sworn to serve.
Enabled genocide: His failures directly contributed to the massacres in Aksum and elsewhere,making him complicit in the suffering of the Tigrayan people.
The Death of TPLF’s Political Ideology
The rejection of Debretsion’s leadership signifies not just his personal failure but also the collapse of the TPLF’s outdated and discredited political ideology. Once a symbol of Tigrayan resilience and determination, the TPLF is now regarded as an empty vessel, bereft of vision, leadership, and relevance to Tigray’s future.
Debretsion’s splinter group continues to cling to power, despite being universally despised by the Tigrayan people. His refusal to step aside for younger, reform-oriented leaders underscores his disconnection from reality and his descent into political and moral bankruptcy.
The Verdict of History Debretsion Gebremichael will be remembered as the failed leader who:
Enabled the genocide of his own people.
Betrayed Tigray’s resistance during its most critical moment.
Became a symbol of incompetence, corruption, and political decay.
The Tigrayan people have spoken decisively: Debretsion’s legacy is dead and buried. His name will forever serve as a cautionary tale of failed leadership and betrayal during one of the darkest chapters in Tigray’s history.
Conclusion Debretsion Gebremichael’s post on the Aksum massacre anniversary was not only tone-deaf but also a stark reminder of his catastrophic failures. The total rejection of his message by the public underscores an undeniable truth: Tigray has no place for leaders who betrayed their people and enabled their suffering. The time has come to move beyond the failed legacies of
the past and embrace a future led by visionary leaders committed to Tigray’s recovery, justice,and survival.
EnoughIsEnough
NoMoreDebretsion
TigrayDemandsChange
This document is prepared by the Tigray Media Watch Digital Intelligence Monitoring Group.
