Mekelle፡Telaviv, Nairobi, Pretoria, London, (Tigray Herald)
Shameful Legacy and General Tadesse Worede’s Betrayal: Destroying Tigray’s Institutions and Future
Opening Pandora’s Pithos:
How the TPLF’s Final Betrayal, Led by General Tadesse Worede, Threatens to Shatter Tigray’s Soul
Prepared by:
Horn of Africa Geopolitical Review (HAGR)
Leading Regional and International Political, Security, and Institutional Experts
Executive Summary
Tigray stands at a critical historical juncture. The remnants of the corrupt TPLF elite, under the reckless leadership of General Tadesse Worede, have reopened Pandora’s Pithos — unleashing renewed political chaos, societal divisions, and institutional destruction across the region.
Instead of steering Tigray toward renewal, General Tadesse’s actions have reignited the darkest evils of the TPLF’s shameful legacy, undermining fragile peace efforts and paralyzing the collective resistance of the Tigrayan people.
This is a solemn wake-up call to Tigrayans everywhere: unite, resist, and defeat this final assault against Tigray’s future.
I. Betrayal of Trust: Reopening Pandora’s Pithos
In mythology, Pandora’s Pithos (often mistakenly called a “box”) contained all the world’s evils. When Pandora opened it, disease, hatred, and chaos flooded the earth — leaving only Elpis (Hope) trapped inside.
In Tigray’s case, the TPLF’s corrupt legacy was that pithos. It should have been sealed forever after the genocide.
Instead, General Tadesse Worede shattered it once more, unleashing:
Political chaos
Polarization and division
Institutional collapse
Militia violence and lawlessness
Zonal fragmentation and rivalries
Betrayal of the Pretoria Peace Agreement
By doing so, he has exposed Tigray to the horrors of renewed internal warfare — without offering any viable mechanism for restoration, dignity, or lasting stability.
II. The Immediate Damages: The Manifestation of Pandora’s Evils in Tigray
- Collapse of the Pretoria Peace Agreement
Tigray’s only pathway toward recovery was violently derailed by internal factional wars orchestrated by rogue elements. - Destruction of Military Cohesion
The Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) fractured into rival camps — the rise of new, independent, professional forces rejecting the corrupt TPLF commanders. - Implosion of the TPLF
The illegal and discredited TPLF party conference formalized the group’s descent into irrelevance, corruption, and fragmentation. - Illegal Militarization and Political Coup
General Tadesse’s “Above the Core” militias unlawfully seized district-level governance, dismantling civilian rule and replacing it with militarized factionalism. - Systematic Assault on Independent Institutions
EFFORT (Endowment Fund for the Rehabilitation of Tigray) was targeted for takeover and corruption.
TDA (Tigray Development Association) was subjected to an illegal 12th Congress, condemned even by federal authorities and civic organizations.
III. A Clear and Present Danger: The TDA Crisis
The Tigray Development Association (TDA), founded by nonpartisan Tigrayan elites in the United States, was intended as a neutral vehicle for Tigray’s development — not a political instrument.
Today, the corrupted remnants of TPLF seek to hijack TDA by:
Conducting illegal leadership elections excluding broad participation.
Imposing partisan loyalty tests.
Violating TDA’s statutes of independence, neutrality, and public service.
Condemnation of the 12th TDA Congress has come from:
Representatives of all major Tigrayan political parties.
Leaders across the Southern Tigray Zone.
The Ethiopian Federal Civil Society Oversight Authority (FCSA).
Thousands of ordinary Tigrayans at home and abroad.
The message is clear: TDA belongs to the people — not to the corrupt remnants of a failed past.
IV. An Urgent Warning to General Tadesse Worede and TPLF Remnants
General Tadesse Worede and the rogue TPLF leadership must:
Immediately cease all illegal operations against independent institutions.
Respect the independence of organizations like TDA and EFFORT.
Acknowledge the overwhelming rejection of their destructive actions by the Tigrayan people.
Abandon the suicidal course of internal warfare and institutional sabotage.
The Tigrayan people will not allow their future to be sacrificed again at the altar of arrogance, ignorance, and political vandalism.
V. The Strategic Call to All Tigrayans: Before Hope Dies Forever
This is a defining moment for Tigray’s survival.
Just as Pandora’s Pithos could not be resealed, the destruction unleashed now cannot be reversed by regret — only by courageous action.
All Tigrayans, regardless of background, must:
Stand united against the rogue TPLF splinter group and their militias.
Defend and protect Tigray’s independent institutions (EFFORT, TDA, etc.).
Demand transparent, democratic reforms free from TPLF manipulation.
Support the legitimate Tigray Interim Government’s efforts to restore peace, dignity, and territorial integrity.
Expose, isolate, and resist the criminal elements sabotaging Tigray’s recovery.
VI. Final Reflection: Learning from the Myth
Pandora’s Pithos teaches us that evil, once unleashed, cannot be undone by passive hope.
It demands active resistance, wisdom, and unity to rebuild what has been shattered.
Today, Hope (Elpis) remains trapped inside Tigray’s pithos — wounded but not dead.
Whether it will be released again depends entirely on the courage, unity, and determination of the Tigrayan people.
