Mekelle, February 18፡, 2025 (Tigray Herald)
Written by Dr. Teka Neguse
The people of Tigray stand at a decisive crossroads, faced with two starkly different paths. One leads to a future shaped by the young, educated, and visionary Tegaru who are ready to break free from the failures of the past, dismantle corruption, and build a just and prosperous society.
The other clings to an outdated, dysfunctional system controlled by an older generation that has repeatedly failed to protect, uplift, and advance our people—a system riddled with inefficiency, compromise, and self-preservation that led to the suffering, displacement, and devastation Tigray faces today.
For 30 years, Tigray was locked in a cycle of political stagnation, where empty promises and half-measures kept the people struggling while a select few remained in power, prioritizing personal loyalty over competence, minor adjustments over real solutions, and survival over justice. This broken system has left Tigray weak, divided, and vulnerable.
But there is a better way—a bold, transformative path led by a new generation of Tegaru who refuse to accept mediocrity and failure. These young leaders, armed with knowledge, technology, and a deep commitment to justice, understand that Tigray must not only survive but thrive. They envision a nation built on innovation, economic strength, and true democracy, free from the corruption and outdated thinking of the past.
The choice is clear: we either remain shackled by a failed system that has already betrayed us, or we embrace a new era of radical change. The time for hesitation is over. Tigray’s future belongs to those who dare to dream big, act decisively, and refuse to let the mistakes of the past define our destiny. The old ways have failed—now, we must rise and claim the future we deserve.
