Mekelle፡ 29 September 2024 (Tigray Herald)
By Yerga Yaecobe
The Delusional Legacy of Sebhat Nega: A Man Who Betrayed Tigray and Endorses Chaos from Afar
Sebhat Nega, the once-prominent figure behind the failed Debretsion Gebremichael TPLF splinter group, has become a symbol of arrogance, delusion, and betrayal. His recent shameful and ignorant political comments against the Pretoria Peace Agreement, delivered through tabloid media, reflect the deteriorating mental state of a man who continues to conspire against Tigray’s future while sitting comfortably in America. He calls for war, yet hides in the shadows, far from the bloodshed and suffering that he advocates for. Nega’s cowardly surrender to the enemy during the genocidal war against Tigray and his ongoing agitation to fuel further conflict expose the utter moral decay of this 89-year-old relic.
A Mastermind of Corruption and Nepotism
For over 40 years, Sebhat Nega has been at the center of every crime, corruption, and nepotism that has plagued both Tigray and Ethiopia. His manipulation of political power, his family’s network of interests, and his obsession with self-preservation have been disastrous for the people he pretends to represent. This is a man who masterminded decades of decay and destruction, a political architect who thrived on cronyism, favoritism, and the accumulation of power at the expense of the common good. The very systems that led Tigray into the most devastating genocidal war of the 21st century were built with Sebhat Nega’s hands. He is as responsible as anyone for the political rot that has led to untold suffering for Tigray.
Cowardice in the Face of Genocide
When Tigray was burning, when its people were being slaughtered, Sebhat Nega chose the path of cowardice. He did not stand with the Tigrayan people in their darkest hour; instead, he cowardly surrendered to the very forces that sought to exterminate Tigray’s existence. His actions during the genocidal war are nothing short of treachery, and yet, even now, from the safety of his American hideaway, he dares to lecture Tigray on war, peace, and political strategy. This man, who abandoned his people in the face of annihilation, now seeks to agitate and conspire, stirring chaos from afar.
The Betrayal of the Younger Generation
Sebhat Nega has no sympathy whatsoever for the devastated people of Tigray, particularly the young generation, who bear the heaviest burdens of the genocidal war. Thousands of young Tigrayans have sacrificed their lives, futures, and dreams, and yet Nega, morally bankrupt and out of touch, continues to admire the failed TPLF-EPRDF political systems that directly led Tigray into this abyss. He clings to the past, ignoring the irreversible damage done to the present and future of Tigray, especially its youth. This is a man whose ideological rigidity and self-interest have blinded him to the realities of a war-torn Tigray.
Admiration for a Failed Political System
Nega’s continued admiration for the TPLF-EPRDF political systems that failed Tigray is not only delusional but also dangerous. These systems, built on the foundations of corruption, nepotism, and exclusion, have proven disastrous for Tigray, yet Sebhat Nega refuses to acknowledge the obvious. His endorsement of these systems only deepens the wounds of the people of Tigray, who have paid the ultimate price for the political failures of men like him. His insistence on maintaining these outdated systems demonstrates his disconnection from the aspirations of the Tigrayan people, who demand change, accountability, and a future free from the political rot of the past.
Sebhat Nega Must Be Held Accountable
It is imperative that Sebhat Nega be condemned in the strongest terms by all Tigrayans, regardless of their political affiliations. His actions, past and present, have caused untold harm to the people of Tigray. His continued arrogance and ignorance are a slap in the face to every Tigrayan who has suffered, every young life lost, and every family torn apart by the genocide. Nega’s delusional disorder, his political manipulation, and his total lack of moral integrity must be exposed for what they are: a betrayal of Tigray’s national interests.
Tigray cannot afford to allow figures like Sebhat Nega to dictate its future. His time has long passed, and it is time for the people of Tigray to rise and hold him accountable for his crimes. The decayed old man who once manipulated Tigray’s political fate is not fit to speak for its future. He is responsible for Tigray’s most devastating era, and his name should be forever tied to the shame, betrayal, and destruction that he has caused.
Name and Shame: Sebhat Nega’s Legacy of Betrayal
Sebhat Nega’s legacy is one of shame. His hands are stained with the blood of Tigray’s past, and his words today are a mockery of Tigray’s suffering. He was the godfather of a political system that led Tigray to its knees, and now, in his delusion, he seeks to drag it further into chaos. He must be condemned, and his legacy must be dismantled. Tigray deserves a future free from the shadows of men like Sebhat Nega, who have only brought it death, destruction, and despair.
Conclusion: The End of Sebhat Nega’s Reign of Destruction
The people of Tigray must stand united against Sebhat Nega’s delusional disorder and his poisonous influence. His shameless comments and conspiracies are the final gasps of a man who has lost all relevance and moral authority. It is time to cast off the old guard, to break free from the failed political systems that Sebhat Nega still clings to, and to forge a new path for Tigray – one built on justice, accountability, and the dreams of the younger generation.
Enough is enough. Sebhat Nega must be held accountable for his actions and his betrayal of the Tigrayan people. Let his name serve as a reminder of what Tigray must leave behind as it fights for a brighter, more just future.
