Ethiopian Review is resuming its tradition of naming “Person of the Year” at the end of every year. The man or woman chosen as person of the year is believed to have made significant contributions for the betterment of Ethiopia in the past 12 months. Readers’ opinion is heavily weighed in making the selection, so let’s hear from you. The following are the nominees:
[In alphabetical order]
Alemayehu Gebremariam
Andargachew Tsige
Berhanu Nega
Bertukan Mideksa
Chris Smith
Daud Ibsa
Donald Payne
Ephraim Isaac
Haile Gebreselassie
Issayas Afeworki
Meseret Defar
Mesfin Woldemariam
Mohamed Omer Osman
Obang Metho
The announcement will be made on December 31, 2007.
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Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:01 PM
alemayehu Gebremariam, This guy is man of z year 4 me
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:06 PM
Hope Obang Metho will be the person of the year!!!! Honest, wise, clever, and a true Ethiopian!!! Trust you will announce it if Prof Ephrame, etc are elected – in that case, I belong to the category of people who do not always believe in numbers but quality!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:16 PM
Ephraim Isaac
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:17 PM
Chris Smith
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:19 PM
Obang Metho,
I truly believe he not only stands for the Anuak People but a good example of ones dedication to human rights. He reaches out to other parties that claim to represent Ethiopia’s interest, even though I haven’t seen any party addressing the Anuak’s cause.
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:21 PM
professor Yishak Ephrem is a good person who want to see peaceful ethiopia.
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:22 PM
prof alemayehu gebremariam,but ato andaregachew tsegie has done the best thing with his colleages like berhan mewa, dr moges gemariam,daniel assefa,dawit kebede,and drgebereye.when bandas like hodam taye, standless getachew mewa, big belly mammo and other foreign agents created KIC and dancing in an expensive hotel, the above mentioned true ethiopians have done their best for the releasement of our leaders under the leadership of andargachewu tsegie. I have high respect for this vionary man with his bright mind and idea.
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:23 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:24 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam!
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:27 PM
Berhanu Nega: This man helped the sprit of Kinijit to shine and spread like a wildfire all over the world despite a very weired action taken by its ‘charman’, Hailu Shawel.
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:28 PM
ዶ/ር ብርሃኑ ነጋ ስሜታዊ ባልሆነና ለአምባ ገነኖች በማይመች መንገድ የነጻነት ትግልን በመምራት ለውጥ እንዲመጣ ከፍተኛ ጥረት እያደረገ ያለ ትልቅ የሀገር ባለውለታ ስለሆነ የአመቱ ሰው ቢባል በርካቶች የሚስማሙ ይመስለኛል::
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:31 PM
Ephraim Isaac
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:37 PM
None of the above. I’ll give Professor Isaac a chance. It’s actually a paradox that you have Issayas Afeworki in the pool not Meles Zenawi. Very intersting!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:39 PM
Prof. Alemayehu G/mariam deserves the man of the year award although there are others like Dr. Birhanu Nega and W/rt Birtukan M. who contributed a lot as well
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:41 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam.
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:41 PM
Prof. Alemayehu G/Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:42 PM
Berhanu Nega!
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:43 PM
Prof. Alemayehu G/Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:46 PM
The great P Issayas Afeworki of Eritrea deserves this
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:47 PM
I will say Alemayehu Zemedikun. For me he is the man of the Year. Who has shown us how to respect the rule of law and Human Dignity. He left everything he has for justice. you should include him on your list.
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:48 PM
Andargachew Tsigie, a very passionate and outstanding guy who played a key role in leading the struggle for the release of our leaders.Ofcourse, I am in great dilemma in choosing between him and Prof. Alemayehu G/Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:50 PM
Selam ER, please disregard my prior two comments :)
I will nominate Daniel Bekele and Netsanet Demessie, men of the year. With their pain they are sending the message of freedom and courage.
Their incarceration is a clear indication of the tyranny and arrogance of the regime still in this new millenium.
“What is a man without his freedom ? ”
GK.
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:51 PM
It is Obang metho. He is a real hero
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:51 PM
My choice is Alemayehu Gebremariam. I read most of his articles and this guy is genius. He is a monster for the human rights abusers and maybe the best hope for Ethiopia. God bless A.G. and his family.
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:53 PM
hailu shawel
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:56 PM
Daud Ibsa – he is the strong person can bring unity in Ethiopia.
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December 19th, 2007 at 1:57 PM
Prof. Alemayehu G/Mariam
He is the true Ethiopian.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:00 PM
My vote goes to Pro. Alemayehu Gebremariam!!!
The man we call Professor Ale has contributed greatly to shakeup the foundation of TPLF regime through H.R.2003
Professor Ale -you are a hero to millions of Ethiopians
God Bless
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:01 PM
Berhanu Nega he is simply the best
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:01 PM
ofcourse Al-mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:02 PM
Prof. Alemayehu G/mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:03 PM
pro.Alemayehu G/Mariam deserves the man of the year Award.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:04 PM
Dr. Birhau Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:05 PM
Alemayehu G/mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:05 PM
You have all my heroes in your list; between the three of my top choice ,Obang Metho, Donald Payne and Chris Smith,
I will vote for Donald Payne
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:06 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:07 PM
Issayas Aferworki
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:10 PM
Daud Ibsa. He is a very clever and patient who had sacrificed a lot to balance exetrimism within his organization, the OLF, and kept the mood of needing to reconcile peace Ethiopians including conservative Amharas. Daud has no hatred for Amharas nor for any other nationality in Ethiopia. He is striving to achieve a genune Democratic Order for the Ethiopian People at Large. Even if he is at the top of the OLF, there are exteremist members of the OLF and also Diaspora Elite who hate him due to his harmonious way of handling issues with non Oromos too. I think, Dauds approach among all other political activists, hold the best future when it comes to the process of reconciliation for the betterment of Future Ethiopia. Most people do not know this guy closely. The prejudice of being an Oromo or an Amhara etc has blinded most of us to see the potential in some people.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:10 PM
Obang Metho for so many reasons but mainly for staying focused at the cause no matter what! For his vision and I only hope people start to see the big picture in 2008. I want to hear every one chant! OBANG OBANG OBANG OBANG OBANG OBANG OBANG OBANG OBANG!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:11 PM
DR BIRHANU SHOULD BE THE PERSON OF THE YEAR FOR EXPOSING HAILU’S RECKLESS LEADERSHIP.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:12 PM
ALEMAYEHU G/MARIAM
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:13 PM
ALEMAYEHU G/MARIAM
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:13 PM
Alemayehu G/mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:17 PM
Here is my list:
1. Prof Al
2. Daniel Bekele and Netsanet Demissie
3. Dr.Berhanu
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:18 PM
Alemayehu G/mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:18 PM
None of the above. I’ll give Prof Ephraim Isaac the chance.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:19 PM
Perhaps we should ask for Persons (Men and Women) of the year. It is difficult to choose just one person among the many individuals on the list who have contributed for the betterment of Ethiopia.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Prof. Al Mariam is the best of the best for the years to come
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Birtukan!
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:21 PM
I agree with the above comment.
Daud Ibsa is a man of integrity. He is quite different from the previous leaders of the OLF. He is not as arrogant as those of his predecessors. He is genuinely committed to seeking a comprehensive solution to all peaoples of Ethiopia and he is a type of leader that is immersed with the world of just doing the best for Oromos alone. I had a friend who was closely acquainted with Daud from their youth Student time at Wingate and then AAU. He told me that Daud (aka Firew Ibsa) had always the resolve to pursue justice for those are in need. He has an extraordinary endurance whenever he do things. Perhaps that is how he survived all the long contours of the guerilla activities of the OLF that has been conducated from Sudan starting from the 1980s. Daud also managed to escape the Derg Prison after 5 years of languishing in Maikelawi.
I believe, this guy deserves a chance and needs to be incalcated other than portraying him and his Organization the OLF as an all time Monster. The reality on the ground is different. Let’s rationality a chance to prejudice.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:23 PM
No one can be like Dr. Birhanu Nega.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:23 PM
Daud Ibsa
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:25 PM
Dr. BERHANU NEGA
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:26 PM
Daud Ibsa
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:26 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:27 PM
Birtukan Mideksa
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:28 PM
I like Birhanu Nega. He has done what is expected from him and he should know we will expect more from him. He has to find together with his collegues how to take our party kinijit forward. We love you Birhanu
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:30 PM
For me without doubt Prof. Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:35 PM
Mr Obang should be one of the top 5 people.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:36 PM
Birtukan’s firm,consistent and articulate leadership skills are exemplary. She is definitely: Person of the Year!
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:36 PM
Al Mariam. He is the best of the best.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:40 PM
We have to say berhanu nega.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:41 PM
Elias Bro endezih new degedegun masemate. I would vote for Mr Al-mariam, Mr Smith, Mr payne. GOD BLESS THEM ALL!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:42 PM
Isayas Afeworki
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:43 PM
Why on earth hasn’t any of you mention our very own Lady Liberty, Birtukan Mideqsa? God bless you Doctor, #42.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Birtukan Mideksa
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:46 PM
without doubt Birtukan Medekisa … she is visionary, articulate, polite …determined
berchi ye hager lij
shotel
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:48 PM
No one like Dr. Birhanu and Alemayehu G. With marginal point I go for for Dr. Birhanu. Please note Elias You are my third favorite!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:49 PM
Hey,
The good Doctor is now, #57.
What did you do Elias?
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:52 PM
Birtukan Mideksa
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:52 PM
Berhanu Nega…Berhanu Nega…Berhanu Nega…Berhanu Nega This guy must be the man of the year.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:54 PM
Isayas Afeworqi
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:55 PM
Professor Ephraim Isaac should be “Person of the Year”. Because he worked so hard by mediating the government with the opposition party to free them.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:56 PM
I would definately go for Issayas Afeworki.
Reason being:
1. He subdued Weyane by arming, training, financing all Ethiopian armed groups!
2. He assured all Ethiopians that unlike Weyane he would work for the unity of Ethiopia!
More to come in 2008!
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:58 PM
Isayas Afewrki stood his ground against the racist super power bullying the planet.I endorse him though his hate about Ethiopia is incurable.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:59 PM
Remember those beautiful lines. They were a free man’s message -Dr. Berhanu Nega. They were yours.
Of course, you did rise up for freedom with the same readiness and commitment of a soldier who was ready to sacrifice his life in a battlefield. You left your materially comfortable life to land in jail where people are treated in the most inhumane and degrading fashion. Yet even there you continue to believe in human spirit. You give love for those who couldn’t transcend hate. “It is enough,” claims J.P. Sartre, “for a man to love all other men with undivided love.” Birhanu, you are showing us how a man can give undivided love to fellow men.
For you, politics isn’t an end. Power is just a means of achieving justice and freedom. That was why you espoused the virtue of honesty in politics. That was why, in a land where gallons of human blood was spilt as if it was expired ink, for political end, you tried to make politics civil. Imagine the brave young people you inspired to politics. Birtukan Midekesa. Muluneh Eyuel. Sileshi Tena. Yeneneh Mulat. Daniel Assefa. Imagine the number of Ethiopians like me who have vowed never to give away their freedom lying down. Imagine the number of people who are intoxicated with the spirit of Kinijit; the spirit you and fellow Kinijit leaders entrenched in the fabrics of their minds. In prison or in hospital (where you are now), such thoughts should spur you on.
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December 19th, 2007 at 2:59 PM
Here is the list
1, Prof. Alemayehu G/Mariam
2, Elias Kifle.
Elias, you and Prof. Alemayehu G/Mariam both of you are a winner!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:00 PM
Prof. Alemayehu Gebremariam , and Dr Birhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:01 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega !
He is a farsighted politician, an intellectual with integrity, a charismatic person, and a visionary leader who is entrusted to lead our beloved Ethiopia to a new direction.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:01 PM
Obang metho
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:01 PM
Obang Metho should be
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:02 PM
Hailu Shawile – in fraud
Birhanu Nega
Birtukan Midekssa
Yakob H/Mariam
Alemayehu G/Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:05 PM
Birtukan Mideksa,
1. For breaking the barrier on women and becoming a shining star;
2. For her courage, contagious smile, fearlessness in giving testimony before an august assembly the US Congress;
3. For standing up to the occasion and acting as Chairperson, when HS reneged on his role as Chairman;
4. For her steadfastness on the rule of law;
5. For the love and respect she showed to HS despite his abrasiveness, reviving the Ethiopian tradition of Chewanet to the Ethiopian youth and even to the older generation;
6. For going back to Ethiopia despite threats by the killer machine that is Woyane.
BIRTUKAN, MY BIRTUKAN, OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:05 PM
Berhanu Nega is a farsighted politician, an inexhaustible intellectual, a charismatic person, and a visionary leader who is entrusted to lead our nation to a new direction, ending fifty years of dancing in a political quagmire. Unlike the “My-way or no-way” politicians of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s; Dr. Berhanu is one of the few open-minded Ethiopian politicians who not only values the idea of others, but makes the most use out of it. His charisma, his love for others, his attentiveness, sense of humor, knowledge of politics, respect to dissent, and his consummate ability to deal with people of different attitude and political interest makes Dr. Berhanu Nega the most fulfilled Ethiopian politician of all time. To many who adore him without knowing him personally, he is a rock sold refuge of hope. To his close friends, he is an inspiration and a reason for optimism. To his party colleagues, he is a motivator. To the nation, he is a true vector of change with a solid, clear-cut, and steady trajectory.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:09 PM
Dr. Brehanu Nega should be the person of year.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Obang Metho- I think he is the best uniting figure in the fractured Ethiopian political landscape
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:12 PM
I would suggest that when they go back to their country, they should give the chairman ship to BIRHANU NEGA. Because he is the person who can challenge the Melese regim intelectually and also pschologically. Moreover our country needs a person who is accountable for his action. we need to grow economically and a person who can lead us in that line is non other than BIRHANU NEGA.To have ambition for leadership is a virtue provided that you also have wisdom. Praising a person for what he has achieved gives him internal force to go ahead, it becomes a source of inspiration. Optimistic attitude towards anyperson helps you grow.there is nothing wrong in speaking good about a person. what we should feel sad is when we look the down fall of others. Suppoting a hero like Birhanu is our duty.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:12 PM
Obang Metho, Person of the year. For his hard work, HUMAN RIGHT and ETHIOPIAN UNITY.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:13 PM
issayas afeworki
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:15 PM
Elias, maybe, it is good to make categorizations like “person of the year in politics” “person of the year in advocacy of human rights” something like that. Look, I have voted for ato Andargachew, but it ie really hard to put aside Prof. Al. Mariam, Dr. Berhanu Nega and Obang Metho,
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:17 PM
berhanu is the best
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:21 PM
Dr Berhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:23 PM
Eng. Hailu Shawel should be the man of the year
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:24 PM
“If you want free Ethiopia free your own self first.” – Dr Birhanu Nega.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:27 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega is my hero.He came from a wealthy family but, he didn’t care about money instead he cared about a true democracy and freedom. He is my Ethiopian Mandela. he is a very well educated man, i am proud of him.
love you DR. Berhanu Nega!!!!!!!!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:30 PM
obang
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:31 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam.
We need more of this kind of a person. Articulate Straight talker!
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:31 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam/ (2) Berhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:32 PM
Obang Metho, Almariam, Bertukan Mediksa and her colleagues,KIL members, Chris Smith and Donald Payne.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:33 PM
TOLA #79 YOU ARE CORRECT EVERY ONE SHOULD REMEMBER WHAT BIRHANU SAID”IF YOU WANT FREE ETHIOPIA FREE YOUR OWN SELF FIRST.”DR.BIRHANU MUST BE THE MAN OF THE YEAR
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:33 PM
My person of the year Dr.Abebaw Gashaw of the jimma university for his contribution of the struggle againist Woyanne
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:35 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:36 PM
DR. Berhanu Nega, A true Ethiopian, you are my Sunshine and you keep on shining throughout Ethiopia. A true freedom fighter!!!!!!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:39 PM
Birtukan Mideksa
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:39 PM
There are no enough women in Ethiopia to be nominated for person of the year? What about Seblework Tadesse, the young female prisoner whom we once admired of her effors? There are so many others too. This cannot be representative.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:40 PM
Dr Birhanu is the hope of millions of Ethiopians but he got some serious enemies like EPRP and power hungry diaspora politicians who has been taking the money of diaspora Ethiopians in the name of political and armed struggle. For such people Birhanu is a night mare. Ethiopians back home love Dr Birhanu and see him as a messenger
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:41 PM
The man of the year must give birtukan mideksa and birhanu nega.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:42 PM
Isayas Afeworki
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:42 PM
my hero is Prof. Al Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:43 PM
Dr. Birhanu is one of the best outspoken openminded visionery leader our country ever had.
I wish if people like him get together and moblize all behind them with there beautiful words and deeds … so that our country could enjoy the fruits of living in free society.
I wish him long life and good health
I believe he will galvinize us once more to our expactation
Dont let us down Dr. Birhanu
You are our voice
we follow you
If we find wrong in you.. we will acuse you… remember
And I know you know that … that it is democracy!
Bless you God
Go Go Go
Dr!
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:44 PM
The same poll was conducted by nazret. Unfortunately nazret has lost the moral authority and decided to include the killer and the nightmare of our nation. Surprisingly manipulated the data to post the killer as a person of the year, to me it seems nazret has collected his friends and woyane mafias to vote for the thief.
Elias,
Thank you for excluding the butcher from the list.
My choice is for Prof. Alemayehu
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:44 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega,
You are the greatest, I wish if you could be named as person of the century.I wish if your picture could be on the cover of Time megazine so that the world would know who you are and where you came from.
keep up the good job!!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:46 PM
Dr.Birhanu comes from hard working family who has developed the art of making wealth through a love of a country whereas the thug (dureye) Meles comes from a banda parents known selling the interest of that land to enemies.Melles has never worked and paid tax nor his parents but he got the freedom to kill and distroy a land he grew up abusing so how on earth would anyone compare the incomparable unless she or him are Bandas.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:47 PM
Obang Andaregachew and Alemayehu
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:48 PM
If Kinijit was a person it would be by far my favourite person. But it is not, as we all know.
For me Dr. Birhanu Nega is the man of the year. He is richly gifted with a brilliant mind, courageous, witty, and full of compassion. I highly admire prof. Al Mariam, Mr obang Metho, W/t Birtukan Mideksa, Ato Andargachew Tsige, Prof. Mesfin W/ mariam as well. Big respect to Mr. Daud Ibsa, Mr. Chris Smith, Mr. Donald Paine.
Elias you didn’t make us the choise that easy :-))
God bless Ethiopiachn!
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:48 PM
Dr Birhanu Nega is the Person of the Millennium. No one can match him. He is a visionary, democrat, genuis, affable and most importantly diplomatic. So, Dr Nega is best of the best. He shouldn’t be in this category.
My vote for Person of the Year goes to Meron Ahadu. She is the Birtukan or Lady Liberty of the Diaspora Ethiopians. She is the force behind the HR2003 taskforce. Her works for HR2003 is priceless. Besides, she courageously left the hardliner EPRP’s women forum so called “International Ethiopian Women’s Organization” after she found out their hidden agenda. I say MERON AHADU is the Person of the Year!!!
!!Go Meron Go!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:50 PM
The beloved Dr.Brehaun Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:50 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:53 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:54 PM
The man who said “IF YOU WANT FREE ETHIOPIA FREE YOUR OWN SELF FIRST” must be the person of the year.
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:54 PM
Alemayehu G and Obang Metho are the best for my choice
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December 19th, 2007 at 3:55 PM
alemayehu G/Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:00 PM
Berhanu is the most articulate and passionate advocate of representative democracy and sustainable development in Ethiopian politics today.’
None of us has taken a poll, but I tell you, I’ve never seen anyone inspire Ethiopians like Berhanu. I’ve seen completely apathetic folks roused by his speeches. He’s so different from the rest, they say.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:02 PM
Demis Belete
I am not aware of any other Ethiopian journalist that accomplished what Demis Belete did. Some people don’t want the existence of EPPF to be recognized, but Demis revealed it. They smeared negative propagandas and lies, and he exposed the naked truth. No one dared to go to the war zone, through Eritrea, to verify lots of activities, but he took the risk and did it. Some want us to feel hopeless about EPPF and other organizations including the Eritrean people, and yet he gave us hope by shading light to the hidden truth. One word that defines him and his friend Mej. Gen. Meskerem Ataly is that they both are risk takers and love Ethiopia deeply. More importantly, he documented the history with his camera and video. The man of the year should be a man with courage, honesty and integrity, of course, for sake of his fellow men, and fulfilling his personal values; he did it before; he did it a second time, and he will do it again, and that man is Demis Belete; comparatively speaking, all the rest are doing it in their comfort Zones except Demis Belete— putting at risk all that he owned for the sake of the people of Ethiopia.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:04 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:05 PM
Birtukan M
Dr Birhanu N
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:08 PM
so difficult me to nominate as a person of the year. judge Birtukan , a uniqe and simply golden human being. articulated politician, real judge,polite and the most beatifull woman on earth,Dr birhanu well educated economist, articulated politician, open and sharp minded, visionary leader, prof ale, just hereo man, ato andargachew, talented, articulated ,open and sharp minded, judge obang metho,open and sharp, peace lover and true ethiopiai, ato dawi ibsa is freedom fighter , better than other narrow minded his colleages,dedicated and communicable man.so difficult to nominate or to give the highest grade especially for the first four. soI NOMINATED EITHER BIRTUKAN AS PERSON OF THE YEAR, IF NOT I NOMINATED MY SELF.I THINK THE LAST DECISION IS BETTER, BECAUSE IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO NOMINATE ALL THESE GREATE ETHIOPIANS
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:10 PM
Just cam back from this site, they referred this site for mor info about this issue… but unofficial poll like http://addisportal.com/forum/index.php?topic=27.0
would be nice.
Anyhow my chocie is Alemayehu
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:11 PM
Isayas Afeworki: a true Ethiopian politician
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:12 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:12 PM
Birtukan Mideksa is the only one for me.She is beautiful, she is inteligent, she is a mother, she is courageous, she is honest she is young and full hope. Above all she is our modern brave politician who sacrifice a lot for Ethiopian people. Went to prison for two years leaving her only child with her family. Birtukan so brave she ignore the brutal Melse warning to kill her and went back to Ethiopia. She is our era of Etege Tayetu. Please vote for Birtukan.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:14 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega the true man
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:15 PM
Dr Birhanu Nega is man of the decade ! Birtukan Mideqsa, Alemayehu and Obang Meto all deserve the status. As I have to choose one, so I cast to the visionary Birhanu Nega !
Geda
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:15 PM
Prof.Alemayehu Gebremariam is my super hero.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:16 PM
I have no words to describe Dr. Berhanu Nega.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:17 PM
birtukan and dr.birhanu
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:19 PM
Dawud Ibsa; he has gone an extra mile to democratize Ethiopia for the betterment of all. he is still pushing for all inclusive democratic country.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:20 PM
Pro. Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:21 PM
professor Alemayehu G/ Mariam…ye ethiopia kifu ken lij…may god give him long life to see democratic ethiopia!!!!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:21 PM
Berhanu Nega must be the man of the year!long live berhanu nega!
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:22 PM
Berhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:23 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega should be the man of the year.Ethiopia nees visionay learder.we don’t need feudals
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:24 PM
I suggest Birhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:26 PM
I lean towards Professor Al-mariam and Obang metho. Both are dedicated towards exemplary leadership in Ethiopia.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:28 PM
Prof Efrem,”Ethiopianism in action yesyerday and to day”
Loves and stands for Ethiopia thruout his life,regardless of politics,his efforts showed results,he spends his time and resources to help Ethiopian causes.His personality is a role model to any one who opposes or supports the EPRDF.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:29 PM
PR. ALEMAYEHU G/MARIAM
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:34 PM
Daud Ibsa – he is the strong person can bring unity in Ethiopia.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:35 PM
Birhanu Nega is a leader with a new mind-set, and a new political attitude; unusually open mind politician, which is very hard to be accepted in our old political culture where dogmatism, shrewdness & secrecy is appreciated like intelligence, as oppose transparency and honesty is considered foolishness. But, I can tell you this is the only way out from the usual vicious cycle of Ethiopian politics. It may sound inadequate for some, but no hard headed leader for Ethiopia any more. The new breed of leaders must be the people’s person, with great vision willing to share, ready to be corrected and to compromise if necessary.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:36 PM
Obang Metho Must be the man of the year! long live Obang
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:37 PM
ብርሃኑ ነጋ የአመቱ ሰው መባል አለበት::
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:37 PM
Prof.Alemayehu G/Mariyam
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:38 PM
Obang is the man who is fighting the weyane regime, for the rights of ethopians.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:39 PM
I nominate Dr. Birhanu Nega. He has been hammered by EPRDF, EPRP, Lidetu,s group, and the Hailu Shawel cronees and he survived all the punch. His book, his speeches in the U.S.A are marvlous and he has a potential to be a good leader and he deserves to be the man of the year.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:39 PM
profesr almaryam is my choice hr2003
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:41 PM
dr Berhanu Nega my best choice.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:43 PM
I vote for Berhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:43 PM
A point people in Kinijit forget about is their existence is as a result of commpliment. One complmenting the other. Dr Birhanus talent is an asset for everybody in the party and so is others. Lets not forget what Debebe Eshetu has achieved in the 2005 election campaign!! Dr Mulualem, etc.
Lets abandon hatred politics
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:44 PM
prof. Al Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:45 PM
ms burtukan medekssa
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:46 PM
Dr. Berhanu make me to respect each other.He is intellectual,charismatic,simple man of princples Berhanu Nega is the gift of God for Ethiopia.I pray to God to watch over him and the other members of Kinjit.Amen!
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:48 PM
Prof. Alemayehu G/Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:50 PM
Dr. Berhnau is one of the few public figures that seems to clearly understand that being open-minded has nothing to do with how one treats other people, but how one treats him/herself. Our mind is autonomous from the minds of others. As social elements, we may be influenced by others, but we make our individual decision. The core idea of open mindedness is to have the capacity to admit mistakes, and gulp down our arrogance and allow ourselves to be corrected by others. If one is arrogant, proud, and hostile then he/she cannot be open-minded because they don’t have the will to accept that they are wrong.
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:55 PM
W/T BRITUKAN MIDAKSA
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December 19th, 2007 at 4:58 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega and his party colleagues are persons distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility, and strength.
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:01 PM
Alemayehu gebremarim
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:02 PM
I vote for Bertukan Mideksa ye etyopia anbesa
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:05 PM
“IF YOU WANT FREE ETHIOPIA FREE YOUR OWN SELF FIRST”
Free Ethiopia from TPLF
Free Oromia from TPLF (Daud Ibsa)
Free Amhara from TPLF (Andargachew Tsige)
Free Tigre from TPLF (Isayas Afewerqi)
Free Gurage from TPLF (Birhanu Nega)
Free Gambela from TPLF (Obang Meto)
Free Ogaden (ONLF)
Free Southern People (Beyene Petros)
Free yourself (Egelit Egele)
“IF YOU WANT FREE ETHIOPIA FREE YOUR OWN SELF FIRST”
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:06 PM
Oh this person must be Birhanu Nega!he is really open minded.
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:07 PM
Birhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:10 PM
Daud Ibsa!
I would have voted for Bulcha Demeksa or Merara Gudina but since they are not picked for whatever reason, I would go with Daud Ibsa.
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:10 PM
I vote for Berhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:13 PM
NO need for deliberation……. Birtukan Mideksa by far.
Daniel
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:14 PM
birtukan m ,berhanu nega, alemayehu g ….
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:15 PM
Berhanu Nega has done much for Ethiopia.
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:16 PM
No doubt in my mind person of the year is the one and only Daud Ibsaa. Some of you might not know this but Daud Ibsaa not only escaped from Derg prision twice but also managed to survive from a poison food he ate given to him by Derg spys. Daud could easly be a medical doctor, lawyer, economist or a PHD on various fields but he choose to stand up for his people. In doing so he united the people of south with the northern higlanders despite the nay sayers within his camp and in the Habesas side. We need people like Daud Ibsaa with vision and integrity.
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:21 PM
ከእጩዎቹ መካከል ዶ/ር ብርሃኑ ነጋን የሚስተካከል አለ ብዬ መናገር ይከብደኛል::
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:22 PM
መስፍን ወልደማርያም !!!!!
ከሌሎቹ ላቅ የሚል የረጅም ጊዜ የሰብኣዊ መብት ና የዲሞክራሲ ትግል ተሞክሮ አላቸው::
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:27 PM
Donald Payne
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:28 PM
i vote firse Birtukan Medeksa, Dr birhanu nega, Profeser Alemayehu G/maryam those three stand for Ethiopia. they are the best
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:30 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega is my choice.No one can be person of the year than this opened minded intellectual man.we know others have done much.but he must be at the top.
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:31 PM
እኔ የዶ/ር ብርሃኑ እልህ አስጨራሽ ነገሮችን የሚያልፍበት ትግስቱ ነው የሚገርመኝ::ኢትዮጵያ ደግሞ ከስሜታዊነትና ከግትርነት የተላቀቀ ሰው ነው የሚበጃት!አታቅማሙ የአመቱ ሰው ብርሃኑ ነጋ ነው::የሌሎቹም ጥረት እንዳለ መዘንጋት የለበትም::ብርሀኑ ነጋን የሚያገኝ ሰው በዚህ ኢሜል እንዲጽፍልኝ ብትነግሩልኝ እጅግ ደስተኛ ነኝ::
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:38 PM
I vote for Berhanu Nega.
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:42 PM
Dr. Berhanu Negga
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:44 PM
Dawud Ibsa is the man of the year
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:49 PM
እባክህ ኤልያስ ዶ/ር ብርሃኑን እልህ ውስጥ አስገብተው ክፉ እንዳያናግሩት አደራ በልልን::ከአይን ያውጣው!አሁን ስም ጠቅሶ ስለማንም አይናገር::ፊውዳሎችን ዝም ብሎ ማለፍ ነው የሚበጀው!ረዥም እድሜ ለዶ/ር ብርሃኑ እና ቤተሰቡ
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:53 PM
Birhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:54 PM
Pro. Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:55 PM
I vote for Isayas Afewerki for allowing Ethiopian patriots to use his homeland as shelter. I am pleasantly surprised to see President Isayas in the list since only those who face Woyanne guns on a daily basis understand the full scope of the favor done to Ethiopia by Isayas and his regime in the anti-Woyanne struggle.
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:57 PM
Professor Alemayheu G/Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:57 PM
Birhanu Nega Beresh I don’t forget what you had been doing for students in AAU. Yes you are person of the year.
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December 19th, 2007 at 5:59 PM
I vote for Dr. Birhanu Nega.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:02 PM
No one can be at the top.this person is Dr. Birhanu Nega.Elias you should also collect poor Ethiopians vote who have no internet access.No one can be No one ….Dr. Berhanu must be person of the year!
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:05 PM
birtukan
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:07 PM
my choice is Birhanu Nega.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:07 PM
Birhanu Nega is the best one.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:08 PM
Hailu Shawel
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:09 PM
This person must be our beloved Dr. Birhanu Nega!
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:10 PM
i vote for professor Ephrem issak !This man broke the dead lock of the weyanne prison house just by peacefull neutral( non sided) dialogue in which other leaders including sprituals one failed. He showed us the rising sun for the future struggle and he also gave us the opportunity to know the real personality of our leaders ,yes ofcourse!
if i have given another chance .i will vote Metho obang. he is realy smart and true ethiopain for me.i read alot of his articles ..they all sounds good.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:11 PM
Al mariam is the best, but Berhanu Nega, Andargachew Tsige, Birtekuan Midiksa are the worst of the year.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:12 PM
Alemayehu Gebremarim – without a doubt.
We have witnessd our disappointment with the politicians – so no one there.
Al – personally did it all.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:13 PM
Person of the year should be LIDETU AYALAEW, who always stood for truth and dared to expose the incapability of Hailu shawel to be a chairman of the modern party during the formation of Kinijit. Had Kinijit listened the comments of Lidetu, Kinijit would have been the strongest party we ever had. Even, this division wouldn’t have taken place. Read Lidetu’s Book (which he wrote two years ago), then you will know why all the current problems of Kinijit have occured. I know most of you would be pissed off by this comment and even would want to kill me but lets be rational and judge. Believe it or not, Lidetu is a True Son of Ethiopia. All the fabricated accusations on Lidetu were similar to what we see now on Birtukan, Andargachew, and Dr Birhanu. Guys,be aware that there are hidden killers of our struggle, by disfaming our heros and true democrats like Andargachew Tsigae and Birhanu Nega.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:13 PM
I think there are other people much better than those guys who are left out deliberately.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:15 PM
You should put in Catagory like:
Ethiopian in Diaspora:
Prof Al Mariam
Ethiopian in Ethiopia:
Juge Birtukan & Dr. Berahnu
Person damaging fo the year:
Guad Hailu Shawel
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:18 PM
Al mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:19 PM
Here is my list:
1. Prof Almayehu (Al)
2. Mr. Obang Metho
3. Daniel Bekele and Netsanet Demissie
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:23 PM
Daniel Bekele and Netsanet Demessie
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:23 PM
person of the year Kehadiwu hailu shawel ,just kidding. AL-MARIAM IS PERSON OF THE YEAR. AND DEVIL OF THE YEAR IS MELES ZENAWI AGAZI
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:26 PM
I VOTE FOR 100% FOR DR.BERHANU AND W/T BERTUKAN MIDEKSA
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:27 PM
i vote for esayas afewerki
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:28 PM
Daud Ibisa…has something to give
Daud Ibisa
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:28 PM
I VOTE FOR DR. BERHANU NEGA
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:30 PM
Dr. Birhanu Nega should be person of the year .He is the man in 21 st century for modern Ethiopia dedicated to change with sharp mind and out standing potential.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:30 PM
My choice is Dr Birhanu Nega for the obvious reasons. Ethiopia is lucky to have a son like Dr Birhanu Nega, who is truthful, brite and ready to erve his country.
I wish him good luck.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:33 PM
Dr Berhanu Nega should top the list
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:36 PM
Prof . Alemayehu G/Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:45 PM
Bertukan Mideksa
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:52 PM
bertukan medksa
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:53 PM
Professor Alemaayehu for his geniune effert to point out what must be done. he will be my number one and Dr Berahanu
for his wisdom to lead us will be my number 2 choice. I love both guys.
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:55 PM
My vote goes to Professor Alemayehu G/Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 6:57 PM
professor Al
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:05 PM
i nominate ato andargachew tsige cos he done enormous amount of contribution organising cudp while our leaders were in prison
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:09 PM
Obang, Berhanu, Al, Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:12 PM
1 Pro. Al Mariam
2.Dr Birhanu Nega
3. W/t Brtukan Midekssa
4. Haile G/selassie
5. Meseret Defar
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:18 PM
What about Worst Man of the Year?
Hailu Shawel!!
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:21 PM
Prof Alemayehu G/Mariam and Obang Metho
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:22 PM
Honourable Birtukan Midekssa was the best.
Honest,determined and her love to our country is unparalleled by any. Educated. I tink she beats everyone.
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:26 PM
Daud Ibsa must be the person of the year. He is a key person if we want to bring unity to the people of Ethiopia.
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:27 PM
birtukan meedaaksaa the great women
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:28 PM
Essias Afewrki one of the best african leader
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:30 PM
Person of the year…for me
1.kinijit leaders with Andargachew Tsige, except Hailu Shawel’s
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:38 PM
Dear Committee 2008,
I go for Chairman Daud Ibsa of OLF,for holding dear at heart on the right for Self-determination of the Oromos & have the feelings for the other oppressed peoples like Somali Ogadenians,Sidamas .. etc. Look here, I want to remind you the wisdom that “only free mind begets free people and country”, and as such Chairman Daud possesses this quality. No doubt about it. He gave a lot to his country and people. He can make difference and should remain the best to say the least.
Thank You
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:40 PM
Dear all,
I strongly believe that “Peroson of the year” should be:
1. Alemayehu Gebremariam
2. Obang Metho
3. Dr. Berhanu Nega and Bertukan Mideksa
Nobody needs to be reminded of what Prof Alemayehu Gebremariam and Obang Metho have contributed… and it is just immeasurable… Dr. Berhanu Nega and Bertukan Mideksa deserve it for their huge patience in order not to distruct and destroy the sole hope of Ethiopians cause despite of the tremendous surge of evile from Hailu Shawel et al.
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:44 PM
Dr Berhanu Nega is the best
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:49 PM
Al Maryam, Professor
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:51 PM
1. Bertukan Mideksa
2. Berhanu Nega
3. Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 7:54 PM
Bertukan Mideksa
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:05 PM
Al Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:05 PM
1-Prof.Alemayehu Gebremariam 2-Birtukan Midekssa 3_Dr.Brhanu Nega 4-Chris Smith 5-Andargachew Tsige
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:19 PM
I would say Congressman Donald Payne and Associates for his tireless and persistent effort in getting the Ethiopian Democracy and Accountability Bill ( HR 2003) through Congress successfully something that a lot of experts have worked on for a long time.If it clears all herdeles and becomes law,it has the potential to change the lives of millions of Ethiopians. It is work in prgress. Let us give him and his colleagues credit.
Thanks for the opportunity.
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:20 PM
I would recommend that Congressmen Chris Smith and Donald Payne be considered as persons of the year. They boldly and unequivocally stood for the democratic rights of the people of Ethiopia and by default set an example wherever oppression and despotic rule exist in Africa. They had nothing to gain and in fact had to bear the heavy burden and pressure from a well-financed onslaught of lobbyists hired by the government of Ethiopia and others with vested interests in the status quo in Ethiopia.
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:33 PM
I vote for Professor Alemayehu G/Mariam. With out him the Kinijit, leaders would be in prison.
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:33 PM
1. Bertukan Mideksa
2. Berhanu Nega
3. Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:39 PM
no dout…Dr. Brehanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:41 PM
DONALD PAYNE
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:46 PM
ብርህኑ ነጋ
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:50 PM
Prof. Alemayehu G/Mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:51 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:54 PM
One person is missing from the list. where is Hailu Shawol???
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December 19th, 2007 at 8:56 PM
Man of the year: Dr. Berhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:02 PM
Prof. Al Gebramariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:04 PM
Mohammed Alamoudi
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:12 PM
Birhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:15 PM
1.Donaled Payne
2.Chris smith
3.Al Mariam
4.Brhanue Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:16 PM
Daud Ibsa deserve to be the man of the year, He is the leader who is draining the TpLf military camp by his wise and touching messages to the Oromo and Ethiopian military in the government camp. That is how he could attract all those War generals and officials to the OLA.
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:22 PM
PIA, President Issayas Afeworki
The only African President to challenge the super power!
The only non-corrupt president in the history of Africa!
The least paid president in the world.
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:24 PM
Cris Smith
Birhanu Nega
Ephrem Yishak
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:24 PM
Dr.Birhanu
I have no word to explain the intelegence and the sprit of this man. Weather you belive or not the future of Ethiopia what every Ethiopian seeking is in the heart and mind of this person.
Long live Ethiopia,the sprit of kinijit, Birhanu and collegue!
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:29 PM
1 Dr Berhanu Nega
2 Bertukan Medeksa
3 prof Al mariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:33 PM
Issayas Afeworki
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:35 PM
Hailu Shawel,
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:40 PM
Alemayehu G and Obang Metho take the cake
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:44 PM
I definitely go for Professor Alemayehu for reasons I dont’t have the time to explain right now.
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:44 PM
So many able, well educated, dedicated and articulate Ethiopians. We are blessed for having such and more high caliber manpower who are and would make great contributions to change the situation in Ethiopia and extricate their compatriots from opresion, squalor and poverty. All deserve our support and congratulations for all the good and sincere efforts they deployed to promote democracy, good governance, rule of law and development in Ethiopia. If we have to nominate one man it should be Prof. Alemayehu. God bless and give long life to all the others. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:46 PM
Prof. Alemayehou. Able, articulate, indifatigable and dedicated lawyer and champion of human rights.
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:50 PM
Pror. Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 19th, 2007 at 9:59 PM
I would say
1.Prof. Al Mariam
2.Birtukan Mideksa
3.Dr. Birhanu Nega
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:10 PM
ሰላምን የሚያደርጉ ብጻአን ናቸው።
ፕሮፌሰር ይስሃቅ የዓመቱ ሰው ቢባል እስማማለሁ፡፤
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:12 PM
I wish Al Mariam wins
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:13 PM
1st Prof. Al
2nd Obong a with agreat integity
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:17 PM
If it was up to me the following people should be the person of the year.
1. Al Mariam
2. Dr. Birhanu Nega
3. judge Birtukan Mideksa
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:22 PM
woooooooow! with out any doubt our hero Birhanu Nega is the man of not only the year but also the millinium. He is what an intelectual politician endowed with love is all about! he is the real head ach of the fascist meles regime and the old durye fudals like Hailu.
So Birhe is the man of the year.
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Our person of the year is Birae, Birhanu Nega; because it normally took a generation to get a person like Birahnu who helped us all “to see when our birhans not only kinijit or Birtikuan or himself, but our dream Ethiopia sitinega or our spirit Kinijit to flourish across the globe and of course our benign cancer cell like Hailu Shawel to be scanned out at its eraly stage so it won’t mastacize and takes the life of kinjit”
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:26 PM
i would go with isayas afewerki.
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:28 PM
my top choose is Prof. Al Mariam, Mr. Obang Metho and Mr. Daud Ibsa
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:31 PM
Dr Berhanu Nega
He is the engine of the train that takes us to democracy.
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:40 PM
dr editors Daud Ibsa is the best choice for all Ethiopian. the reason is he bring us together instead of divided us like meles. he makes us to respect each other. i will chose him for his vision of hope for all Ethiopians.
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December 19th, 2007 at 10:54 PM
You missed one special person his name is judge weldemichal meshesha.
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:22 PM
I would say Demiss Belete.He is a man of courage honesty and integrity.
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:26 PM
I will pick Birtukan Mideksa
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:28 PM
Obang & Brehanu. If Daud is what it is said above, then he is also the man of the year. We don’t need a divider but a uniter.
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:31 PM
Prof. Al Mariam is the choice.
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:32 PM
1.Alemayhu GebreMariam
2.Andargachew Tsigie
3.Birtukan Mideksa
4.Birhanu Nega
5.Obang Metho
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Ephraim Isaac
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:39 PM
Mesfin Woldemariam has shown unflinching courage and integrity this year as over the past forty years.
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:45 PM
The one and only Birtukan is my choice,I hope she wins,she deseve it.
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:46 PM
1. prof. Ale.Mariam
2. Dr. Berhanu Nega
3. Ato. Andargachew Tsige
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:50 PM
The very best
Al Mariam
Berhanu Nega, Mesfin W/Mariam
Dr. Yacob, Birtukan Mideksa
Dr. Hailu Araya, Eng. Gizachew
Donald Payne & Chris Smith
The Worst or Worst
Feudalist and Dictator – HAILU SHAWEL
Ato Taye W/Semait and his group
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:50 PM
Andargatchew Tsigie
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:53 PM
Dr Brihanu ye Ethiopia berkeye leje,keep up Dr,my vote is for you,God bless u.
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:55 PM
Dr Brihanu ye Ethiopia berkeye leje,keep it up Dr,my vote is for you,God bless u.
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:56 PM
I will go for Mr. Obang Matho, Prof. Al and Rep. Donald Payne.
Thanks
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December 19th, 2007 at 11:57 PM
I vote for
Dr Berhanu Nega
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:02 AM
Obang Metho
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:04 AM
DR.BERHANU NEGA stood in the face of so much political attack and personal vilification to protect one concept that has been the cause of our struggle, i.e Democracy.
Although all candidates are priceless assets to Ethiopia, I would vote for the courage and leadership shown by Dr Berhanu Nega. He should be our person of the year. However, I will be happy with any one of them.
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:14 AM
Berhabu Nega
Birtukan Mideksa
AL Mariam
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:21 AM
1st. Dr Birhanu
2nd. Al. Mariam
3rd. Birtukan
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:24 AM
Al G mariam and Donald Payne- For teaching us about H.R 2003 and for attacking the Woyane regime using this civilized and democratic means.
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:31 AM
Please add Ato Gebru Asrat.
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:42 AM
i will go to birtukan 1st she is icon of ethiopian future she make kinjit look good and being model for ethiopians women 2nd brhanu and al/mariam
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:50 AM
Daud Ibsa is the man.
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:52 AM
Bertukan of course. I give most respect for all opposition members who painstakingly organize such a historical resistance and go to jail respecting the peoples voice and pay the price of incarceration. But, to show such a courage, determination and brilliance for a young woman, who is also a new mother, deserves even better than simply to be called “person of the year”.
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December 20th, 2007 at 1:05 AM
I would go with true Ethiopian Haile Gebreselasie!
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December 20th, 2007 at 1:23 AM
Birtukan Mideksa
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December 20th, 2007 at 1:45 AM
Dr Berhanu Nega he is my hero.
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:04 AM
1. Bertukan Mideksa
2. Berhanu Nega
3. Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:04 AM
I vote for Obang Metho
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:13 AM
Alemayehu G/Mariam, is a real Ethiopian who deserves the title.
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:15 AM
I vote for Dr brhanu nega, best not only for ethiopia but also africa u will see.
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:27 AM
birtukan
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:27 AM
1.Alemayehu Gebremariam
2. Bertukan Mideksa
3.Berhanu Nega my choise
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:32 AM
prof Al Mariam should be person of the year.
He has done a lot for ethiopia, an archtect of HR2003. He is not a man running for power unlike many others.
yeah, we need a person like him. Andargachewu Tsige is also my hero. I knew he has done a lot as well.
Dr.Berhanu, so far he is a visionary and charismatic leader and has a big task in front. The same is true with Bertukan.
Long live Ethiopia.
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:05 AM
Alemayehu Gebremariam
He is working very hard for Ethiopians freedom
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:15 AM
Lidtu Ayalew, I now think he is better!
David Payne
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:18 AM
The good professor Al Mariam
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:19 AM
I would go for Obang Metho, he is the real person that love his country more than anybody else despite the atrocities waged against his people. In his various speech , he extends a palm of peace to various ethinc extermistes and hard liners.His reconcilatory tone of speach and approa
ch makes him one the best and right leader for our country for this time. He is an agent of change.HE IS THE BARRACK OBAMA OF ETHIOPIA. He can do a lot if he is given the chance and encouragement to heal the wound of our beloved country.
Bravo
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:25 AM
Birtukan mideksa
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:38 AM
birtukan
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:40 AM
Prof. Alemayehu G/Mariam great man o the year, he deserve
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:51 AM
I go for Lidetu Ayalew, I think he has proved to be better!
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:09 AM
Al Mariam
Birtukan Mideksa
Berhanu Nega
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:10 AM
since the evaluation is all year round, i will say Prof Alemayehu. Dr Berhanu followed by Ms Bertukan also played a singnificant role in the struggle as soon as they got released.
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:13 AM
1 Obang
2 Alemayehu
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:21 AM
Who else will be the man of the year besides Prof Ephraim Isaac? Man of integrity and genuine devotion to what he belives, PEACE. I might add the total opposite of ER and EMF. I say Prof Ephraim Issac.
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:22 AM
I like Obang’s conception of Ethiopianism and his ways of handling past problems and future measures
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:26 AM
Prof Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:34 AM
my number one man of the year is
Prof. Al Mariam
Reasons for my choice are the following
1. He is not running for power
2. He simply want his country to be free of medeviel dictators of any kind
3. He is the most intellegent Ethiopian who challenge American law makers providing ample scientific evidence
4. He teachs all of us to gather our effort in the fight against tyrany
5. He want our land to be free from any form of injustice and one man rule
6. the list will go on on and on ……
when you chose a person do not be driven emotionally but evaluate from different angle
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:46 AM
Definitely ISAYAS
Who stood courageously against Woyane and Western rambo style hegemony.
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:50 AM
For me the man of the year is: Andargachew Tsigie
He is the one who brought a semblance of structure to the knijit support group in North American and Europe! Which otherwise would have been exploited by the Shaleqa Joseph and his group at will; A group very keen on Rights but none on Obligations.
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December 20th, 2007 at 5:29 AM
i vote for professor Alemayehu Gebremariam.
A true and devoted human right activist!!!
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December 20th, 2007 at 5:55 AM
MOHAMED OMER OSMAN (Admiral): the head of the ONLF. our liberator and a man of impeccable integrity. I think ER is unfair that most people seem not to know him. that shows how determined he is to put his organisation before himself. That is what makes ONLF a reliable LF. We are proud of you Admiral. Forget about the doctors and novice politicians in Addis Ababa.
Loath him or love him, you can’t take away from this man. HORAY U SOCO ADMIRAL! HA U JOOJIN!
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December 20th, 2007 at 6:01 AM
My vote goes to Dr Berhanu Nega. Dr Berhanu has helped start the kinijit movement, a social consciousness movement in Ethiopia. He is not only one of the founders of Kinijit and the one with the most determination to bring about change in Ethiopia towards democracy but he is also the main architect of the election campaign. His vision of a democratic Ethiopia is met with how to bring about that change. His played the highest role in making kinijit fully democratic.
He has transformed Ethiopia’s Economic Commission into a multi million birr organization (from a budget of few 10′s of thousands) and his research known as Vision 20/20 was a serious accomplishment for him prior to election 2005.
In addition to being the most responsible for Kinijit’s success during the election and in its success to be embraced by many millions of Ethiopians, he had written a book in prison that has helped the struggle tremendously. He has taught us to stand with individual rights and to fight for personal freedom and liberty.
Dr berhanu Nega, in my opinion, has made the most contribution to bring about a positive change in Ethiopia. His contribution will impact generations to come.
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December 20th, 2007 at 6:06 AM
Obang Metho
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December 20th, 2007 at 6:15 AM
I vote for Prof. Alemayehu Gebremariam who campaigned tirelessly for Human rights.He and Prof.Mamo muche are role models for other schoolars too.
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December 20th, 2007 at 6:25 AM
Mesfin Woldemariam
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December 20th, 2007 at 6:42 AM
Birhanu Nega
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December 20th, 2007 at 6:46 AM
Alemayehu Gebre-M.
Obang M.
Bertukan M.
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December 20th, 2007 at 6:51 AM
We should not forget those low profile leaders like Dr Yakob and Prof. Mesfin, who were the engine of the entire movement that we are talking today.
I somehow agree with Fik #312 as we are the living testimonies in brink of split of Kinijit – shame on those selfish individuals!!!
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:01 AM
Dr. Berhanu Nega.
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:02 AM
Birtukan Midakssa
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:18 AM
Alemayehu Gebremariam ! Great politician !!! I definitelly say Alemayehu Gebremariam can lead the nation- Ethiopia !
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:19 AM
Dr. Berhanu Nega
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:30 AM
I support Haile Gebreselassie, a peaceful strong man as man of the year
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:35 AM
Berhanu Nega
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:42 AM
i would vote
1-Dr.Berhanu
2-Pro.Al-Mariam
3-W/t-Bertukan
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:44 AM
Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea, because he is the only leader who is helping the Ethiopian people at this critical time.
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:45 AM
Pro. Alemayehu G. Mariam should get man of the year aword
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:47 AM
My vote goes to Dr. Birhanu Nega, who gave up his freedom and determined to give us one. May God be with him and his family who suffered as much.
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:49 AM
I vote for Alemayhu Gebremariam and Obang Metho
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:59 AM
Daud Ibsa is realy the one to be first
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December 20th, 2007 at 8:03 AM
alemayehu,bitukan & berhanu are yekurt ken lijoch nachew & please do not forget the sacrifies
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December 20th, 2007 at 8:05 AM
My vote would be for:
1) Issayas Afwerki
2) Haile Guebresselasse
3) Bertukan Mideksa
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December 20th, 2007 at 8:08 AM
Dr Berhanu ye Ethiopia berkeye leje.
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December 20th, 2007 at 8:15 AM
No Doubt about that, the award should goes to Dr. Birhanu Nega.
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December 20th, 2007 at 8:37 AM
1) Alemayehu Gebremariam
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December 20th, 2007 at 8:56 AM
Hi Elias,
Where are those individuals who cross the border with truth in their hands?? Alemayehu Zemedkun and Samuel and all of them. They are real hero’s for me who managed to slip out from the hands of the killers. Can you imagine what would have happened if they were caught with the video tapes in their hands?? Heros, they are! I will never forget their story as long as I live. I wish some one publish the story and will document it for the next generation to come.
Many thanks.
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December 20th, 2007 at 8:56 AM
i vote for PRF alemayew
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:05 AM
This year no one has contributed as Professor Alemayhu Gebremariam did for Mama Ethiopia. He is the man fighting for the right cause of all Ethiopians. I am not Andreas the guy from Addis Ababa University. But Andreas from Agew, great great great great… grandson of Yodit. Thank you Elias, Keep up the important task you are doing.
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:05 AM
Without any hesitation the man of the year is His excellency president Isayas Afewrki. May Allah bless him and his country Eritrea
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:07 AM
1.Berhanu Nega
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2.Donald Payne
3.Meseret Defar
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:24 AM
I would go with true Ethiopian Dr. Birhanu Nega!
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:33 AM
Bertukan Medeksa
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:34 AM
Daud Ibsa is the best of the best. He is a true ethiopian and he is man of honor. He is the only person to bring One Ethiopia with different people that respected each other.
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:48 AM
This year Judge Birtukan came out as a shining star more than any one else. I am not a supporter of CUD, but I like the courage of the lady, she is for sure the emerging women hero! I believe she has something to offer to Ethiopians.
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:50 AM
Prof AL
Birtukan Medekisa
Dr Brahanu.
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:51 AM
Daud Ibsa
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:52 AM
President Issayas Afewerqi, Africa’s true son.
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:57 AM
Prof. Alemayehu G. Mariam
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:59 AM
Birtukan
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December 20th, 2007 at 10:01 AM
Prof. AlMariam
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December 20th, 2007 at 10:12 AM
Daud Ibisa
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December 20th, 2007 at 10:16 AM
Bertukan Medeksa
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December 20th, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Daud Ibsa
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December 20th, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Donald Payne, Prof. AL, Ch. Smith Berhanu Nega and my Birtuke. They are all great
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December 20th, 2007 at 10:38 AM
ok let me say Birtukan Medkasa is great.
She left her one year baby behind and was jailed for the good and wellness of Ethiopian people.
Immagine, this young lady gave her life for all of us.
She is just great.
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December 20th, 2007 at 10:42 AM
Prof. Alemayehu G.Mariam is my choice of the person of the year. He somehow transformed the silent majority to become active in Ethiopian politics. I wish if he were a prof at AAU teaching about democracy and human rights
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December 20th, 2007 at 10:44 AM
issayas is man of the year
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December 20th, 2007 at 11:11 AM
I have to say Alemayehu Gebremariam is an Ethiopian of the Year. He played a significant role in promoting Democracy, human right, freedom of speach and good governance for Ethiopian through his tireless effort to help HR-2003 pass the us congress. I am proud to have an Ethiopian brother like him.
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December 20th, 2007 at 11:27 AM
Birtukan Mideksa is person of the year
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December 20th, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Obang Metho
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December 20th, 2007 at 11:35 AM
Person of the year and the century, Dr Nega
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December 20th, 2007 at 11:43 AM
Birtukan
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December 20th, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Prof. Ephreim Izac..
Without his efforts the release of the prisioners would have been a deadlock! His work needs to be appriciated.
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega.
Go!Go!Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:21 PM
Alemayehu Gebremariam!
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:32 PM
For me who comes on top of my list are those who died during the June crises. God you guys are so insane, how can you compare someone who live in a safe heaven and in a hell, and yet suruggle for the better government to come.
Next to those who sacrifies their life comes Dr. Birhanu Nega, who struggle for truth among those who don’t know what they are doing or saying.
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Dr. Birhanu Nega
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:58 PM
Elias K
The winners for the first round for the nomination for “Person of the Year” ER Award are the followings.
1) Dr Birhanu Nega, Mayor-Elect of Addis Ababa (31%)
2) Prof. Al Mariam, an Activist for HR2003 and a Lawyer (24%)
3) Ms. Birtukan Midekssa, Vice Chair of CUDp (20%)
4) Obbo Dawd Ibsa, Chairman of OLF (14%)
5) Mr. Obang Metho, Activist (AJC) (10%)
Based on the comments above, these five individuals got more attention/vote from your readers. Therefore, the winner for Person of the Year Award should be one of these five respected individuals.
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December 20th, 2007 at 12:59 PM
Prof. Alemayehu Gebre Mariam followed by Ms. Bertukan and Dr. Berhanu. I recognize the great works by Bertukan and Berhanu. However, the Prof. Alemayehu has done a lot and he deserves recognition.
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December 20th, 2007 at 1:27 PM
Birtukan
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December 20th, 2007 at 1:33 PM
For some of us this may not be the year to vote for CUD politicians. As partisan line is emerging and what we like and accept in one wing, the same might lack other values and vice versa. So, something is in the process, and may not reveal the truth until after 2008. They are all probably in post Kality syndrome, varying from fast and the end justifies the means to steady and strategic.
In 2006, the public atleast in the diaspora knew more about Birhanu Nega, Andargachew Tsege, Obang Metho, Alemayehu Gebre Mariam, Solomon Bekele, Mekdes Mesfin and two of the most visible activists of HR2003 Meron Ahadu and Mesfin Mekonen through the media. From Ethiopia, some of the messages of Birtukan Medekssa, Prof. Yacob Woldemariam and Prof. Mesfin Woldemariam, and the two judges and the third advocate who left with evidence of 2005 case. CUD’s chairman Hailu Shawel is an interesting politician as more is coming to be known about him in post Kality years. This definately is not a good time for him to be evaluated through polls, considering people have varied opinions about him until the process and resolution is concluded through the Independent Inquiry commission and the Supreme Council of CUD in Ethiopia (LMB).
Through 2006 and late 20005, media platform that brought all sides ( both sides of the current faction) and drew the attention to the diaspora’s audience ( including the silent majority) was Nigat Radio, which played a critical role in making all sides introduced to the public and its own effective advocacy and a call for Ethiopiawinet. I agree with Lulit’s comment about the host of that radio program Journalist Demis Belete. The choices he takes in politics or the armed stuggle is his own, but does stand out as a person of courage, integrity and honesty. In the end, I believe that he will be justified in some ways.
Prof. Alemayehu Gebremariam, God willing will continue to be a champion him self. My vote went for him as 2006 scholar of the year on this web site’s poll. and sense that, he will keep getting voted as on of the best in the future years. In 2007, he played a critical role in touring the states with Alemayehu Zemedhun, former judge Frehiwot and the their colleague in establishing the case of the victims of the 193 Ethiopins of 2005. That is one and very important turning point that also makes him a man of action. In a way, he stood for all in the process, not just for politicians. He is definately person of the year.
If I can vote for both equaly, persons of the year for 2007 are, Prof. Ephrem Isaac and Prof. Alemayehu Gebremariam.
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December 20th, 2007 at 1:57 PM
For nominee of the year. I mean Yilma Adamu
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:05 PM
1Daniel Bekele and Netsanet Demissie
2Haiulu Shawul
3Dr. Yacob
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:12 PM
Dr Berhanu is the man of the year
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:13 PM
Eng. Hailu is the person of the year.
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:16 PM
Dr. Birhanu Nega is person of the year
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:16 PM
The person of the year is not included here and that is Dr. Taye
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:17 PM
Addis
Obang Metho, a man who reach spritual growth
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:24 PM
Prof. Al Mariam
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:38 PM
Bertukan Medeksa
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:49 PM
Prof. Alemayehu Gebremariam.
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December 20th, 2007 at 2:59 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:14 PM
hay,#1 prof.alemayehu, #2 dr,brhanu nega .
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:15 PM
It is always a good idea to vote for the best man of the year( only one). But in this case I think we should rather vote whom to include in the best men&women group of the year.They all equally dedicated and contributed their time and talent. I definitely agree with your list but add more to the list like other CUD members,prisoners ,journalists (Serkalem and Iskinder)family members of the then prisoners etc.. it is also important to categorize them by the areas (political economical,cultural ,sports etc…
Hope to get to know more men and women in and out of the country.
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:27 PM
Isias Afeweri of Eritrea is the person who always think and does for the best for the Ethiopian people. He is always angry when he sees abuses and oppression done on the innocent Ethiopian people by the TPLF. His best wishes is that he wanted to see that the Ethiopian people live in peace and tranquility with its brotherly people of Eritrea and also wanted to see that the Ethiopian have their own government favorable to the Ethiopian people.
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:27 PM
Of course, I am a woman hear me roar!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is why my vote goes for the Real Woman Judge Bertukan Medekasa!
Well done my sister
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:37 PM
DR.BERHANU NEGA
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:38 PM
Jegnaw Prof. Alemayehu is my choice
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:40 PM
My vote goes to Dr. Berhanu Nega.
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:43 PM
Donald Payne
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December 20th, 2007 at 3:54 PM
No one has contributed more than Proff. Al Mariam. He deserves the title on “man of the year”.
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:08 PM
Correction
The choices he takes in politics or [STUDY AND REPORT ON] the armed stuggle is his own, but does stand out as a person of courage, integrity and honesty. In the end, I believe that he will be justified in some ways.
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:10 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega is my hero.
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:20 PM
Berhanu Nega
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:23 PM
Dr. Birhanu Nega is my choice.
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:24 PM
I agree Dr. Birhanu has contributed a lot in this year
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:34 PM
manim sew mesfertun ayamualam kelay ketezerzerut wist. ciao
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:40 PM
Dr. Ephrem gets my vote. Without his intervention, we would have no vote for many of the above noted candidates.
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:42 PM
I NOMINATE, Ato ANDARGACHEW, IN MY OPINION HE IS THE ONE WHO SPREAD THE SEED OF KINIJIT THROUGH OUT THE WORLD, WHILE OUR LEADERS LANGUISH IN JAIL. HE CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY IN FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY. PULL LOTS OF YOUNGSTERS IN THE STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY.
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:48 PM
Al G/Mariam deserves to be person of the year
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December 20th, 2007 at 4:56 PM
Professor Alemayehu G/Mariam deserves to be the “Man of the Year”.
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December 20th, 2007 at 5:03 PM
I give my vote to Profesor Epherem Yisak
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December 20th, 2007 at 5:03 PM
birtuyeeeeeeeeeeeeeee is the best of best
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December 20th, 2007 at 5:47 PM
I have made my mind ages ago. His name is prof Alemayehu G/mariam.
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December 20th, 2007 at 5:48 PM
Obang Metho.Obang Metho.Obang Metho!
He is a unifying figure and he made us aware of what is going on in Gambella. I truly think that he brought us together regardeless of the other issues that come and go.
Ethiopia is a home for all of us. All the citizins from North to South East to West should be treated equally!
Obang Metho has done extraordinary effort and has been consistant with his advocay.
I go with Obang, eventhough Dr. Almariam and Dr. Brehanu have also done trimendous contribution after the the 2005 election.
I dont think Haile Gebresilasse should be in this ligue. He is exceptional and should be recognized as atlet of the year, may be the era. Specially for the Berlin Marathon. Just my openion.
Wzt/ Birtukan Medeksa should also be recognized as woman of the year. May be she should also be in a different ligue…for example ( Meseret Defar, jornalist Netsanet Demisse, Liya kebede, Mehret Mandefro… could be the nominees)
For the man of the year, I think Obang Metho all the way!
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December 20th, 2007 at 5:49 PM
dawid ebisa
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December 20th, 2007 at 6:07 PM
1. Alemayehu G/Mariam
2. Birhanu Nega
3. Birtukan
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December 20th, 2007 at 6:20 PM
my list is as follows
1. pro. Al. mariam
2. Dr birhanu nega
3. birtukan medaksa
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:02 PM
Dr Birhanu got what it takes to be a leader and to be the person of the year.
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December 20th, 2007 at 7:23 PM
Dr.berhanu.
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December 20th, 2007 at 8:26 PM
OFCOURSE BIRTUKAN.
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:19 PM
my vote goes to Birhanu Nega
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December 20th, 2007 at 9:45 PM
Berhanu Nega is my choice
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December 20th, 2007 at 10:13 PM
the best winners are berhanu nega and birtukan midekssa.
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December 20th, 2007 at 10:44 PM
Zeneb Alemayhew the former member of the parlament should be placed probably on the top of the lists .
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December 21st, 2007 at 1:05 AM
Dr. Berhanu is the top in the list.
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December 21st, 2007 at 1:42 AM
Ofcourse, Birre is my chocie followed by Birtukan.
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December 21st, 2007 at 1:44 AM
Dr. Berhanu is my best choice.
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December 21st, 2007 at 1:45 AM
Dear Elias
Please show us the result until now!
I have already voted
but want to see who will get more vote
from a glance I see Al.mariam leading Dr Birhanu followd by Birtukan
Am I right?
lets see the result
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December 21st, 2007 at 2:07 AM
1 Engieer Hailu Shawl
1. Obang
2. Al mariam
4. Chris Smith
5. Donld Payne
6. People that worked on HR 2003
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December 21st, 2007 at 2:17 AM
birtukan
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December 21st, 2007 at 2:18 AM
My list is as follows
1. Dr,Birhanu
2. W/Z Birtukan
3. Mr. Dawoud Ibsa
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December 21st, 2007 at 2:58 AM
Alemayehu G. is a prominanet figure person which exposed
the wayane government and opposition supporters is getting together and more organised,sothat,he is the man of the year and kinigit has got more from his supporters and courage.
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December 21st, 2007 at 3:14 AM
Birtukan Mideksa
Birhanu Nega
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December 21st, 2007 at 3:25 AM
The following are my selection for the good cause of Ethiopia.
1)Alemayehu G.mariam
2)Obang Metho, who will one day stand at the forfront to lead.
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December 21st, 2007 at 3:44 AM
Prof. AI- Mariam deserves to be Person of the year.
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December 21st, 2007 at 3:46 AM
The man of the year is Dr BERHANU NEGA
The woman of the year W/t BERTUKAN MIDEKSSA
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December 21st, 2007 at 4:00 AM
My choices are:-Birtukan Midekssa and Dr. Birhanu Nega. You are our symbols of freedom and democracy. We, Ethiopian Youth living here in motherland Ethiopia, respect and love you from the bottom of our hearts. Keep doing the best, the day we all are looking for is coming!!!
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December 21st, 2007 at 4:27 AM
AL-MARIAM !! he is a person of a YEAR AND GOOD RTHIOPIAN !!
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December 21st, 2007 at 4:32 AM
1. Al-Mariam
2.Obang
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December 21st, 2007 at 4:52 AM
i vot for birtukan mideqsa as a herro politician woman and wish if she strongly fight these hodam hailus’ zbaznke,old garbeges like tye and the so coalled kahadi shaleka.by his effort to introduce the good feature of ethiopia haile gebresilase diserves too a man of the year.
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December 21st, 2007 at 5:44 AM
BERTUKAN MIDEKSSA
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December 21st, 2007 at 5:47 AM
BERHANU NEGA
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December 21st, 2007 at 5:50 AM
I vote for the next ten years Birtukanyen
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December 21st, 2007 at 6:27 AM
Obang Metho
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December 21st, 2007 at 6:39 AM
Birtukan Mideksa,
A single Ethiopian, willing to die for all.
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December 21st, 2007 at 7:55 AM
From consideration of the on going democratic struggle in Ethiopia and the vission he has for the future Ethiopa I nominate Dr.Berhanu Nega as the person of the year
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December 21st, 2007 at 9:15 AM
P ISSAYS AFEWORKI
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December 21st, 2007 at 9:49 AM
Brehanu Nega is Man of the Year, and probably man of the generation. He has given us, for the first time, a clear set of values for which we stand. Thanks to his clarity of vision, we now have something to fight for; something which trashes goes far far beyond ethnic boundaries.
Thanks Brish: you make us proud.
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December 21st, 2007 at 10:37 AM
Dr. Berhanu is my hero
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December 21st, 2007 at 10:53 AM
The man is dr Berhanu
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December 21st, 2007 at 11:12 AM
My heros are in the following order
1. Obang Metho
2.Birtukan Mideksa
3.Daud Ibsa
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December 21st, 2007 at 11:24 AM
I go for
1.Obang the lovely Ethiopian
2.Dr. Berhanu the Great
3.Birtukan the most promising
4. Daud Ibsa the great and the magnanimous compatriot.
You can’t distinguish between these great guys. It is all or non.
Endalkachew
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December 21st, 2007 at 11:27 AM
Prof. AL has done a lot. But there are others like him. Eg. Prof. Mamo Muche. So Al is great but one among equals. For me the guys who distinguished themselves are
1. Birtukan
2. Obang
3. Daud Ibsa
4. Berhanu Nega
Finished. All others are great contributors but nothing special that makes them stand above akk others.
Abiye the great.
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December 21st, 2007 at 11:30 AM
Obang
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December 21st, 2007 at 11:33 AM
We have already expressed our respect to our Politicians like Birtukan and others. Now it is time to say thank you to our foreigner Hero Criss Smith. He is the man of the year.
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December 21st, 2007 at 12:26 PM
I nominate the non Diaspora Ethiopian people. The Ethiopian people who endure the hardship of life day and day out. They work hard everyday going against all odds. I salute the Ethiopian People!
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December 21st, 2007 at 12:54 PM
1.he is not only visionary but also able to portray his visions and make many of us follow his vision
2.he is very dedicated and cable of leading the politics of our country in to new direction.Which is democratic for sure.
3.he wrote a very nice book in a very challenging situation i.e jail.
… I can say a lot but enough for this
for me and hopefully many fellow Ethiopians person of the year is Dr.Birhanu Nega
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December 21st, 2007 at 1:13 PM
Isayas Aforki
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December 21st, 2007 at 1:50 PM
Maybe, you,the editors, should have given a little information about each candidates. There are some people whom I don’t know their contribution to mama Ethiopia. Therefore, I am inclined not to vote becuase those people that I don’t know their contribution to mother ETHIOPIA might have done a better job than those I know.
SO LONG MAMA!!!!
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December 21st, 2007 at 2:57 PM
Prof. Mesfin Woldemariam
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December 21st, 2007 at 3:22 PM
Bertukan Mideksa and Obang Metho are my choices in that order.
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December 21st, 2007 at 4:22 PM
my choice will be the great ethiopian Prof. Alemayehu because he did a lot of good things the last two years without being any party member and leadership postion. i think he deserved this nomine, eventhough judge Birtikan , Dr. Birhanu, Ato.Andargachew play a good role to protect our nation from woyane and EPRP dogs ato taye, “lebawe Shalqa” and estranged chair Hailu.
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December 21st, 2007 at 4:59 PM
Mr Daud Ibsa
He is the one who survived by eating soil, the dergue spies poisoned food when eight of seventeen first time trained OLF memebers where died in the West Oromia(Ethiopia).
After his survival he was caught and taken to hospital but confused the dergue spies by acting as a mad and sent to Amanuel psychiatry hospital. That is where he did history one more time by escaping from the hospital being naked as a crazy for the sole reason of liberating the Oromo(Ethiopian) people from the opressors for good. That is why he quit from AAU at early age. Since then is standing for the cause of the oppressed people of Ethiopia. He is intiator and leader of AFD which is the best alternative for complex ethiopian politics. He also believes in a win win politics, not in a win and defeate politics.
Please, all of you stopp whom you are choosing and look once again who have best endurance and determination for what he/she believes in. Mr daud is already proven to be a leader and reliable to for the purpose he stands for.
You all know that Mr daud came up with the new idea of bringing all ethiopian opposition while the butcher in Addis,i.e.,Mr zenawi was inviting OLF alone for power sharing. Daud rejected the invitation neither to offened Meles nor to please kinijit, but he believes in the all inclusive politics which is the only way out of the of the complex Ethiopian political problem.
So guys pause your idea and think one mor time to go for a leader who has a good vision for the region(horn of africa) and proved to lead in a difficult time.
Merry chirstmas
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December 21st, 2007 at 5:40 PM
dr berhanu he is ethiopian mandala
he is the sprit of cud
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December 21st, 2007 at 5:44 PM
I assume “person of the year” status is reserved not only for those who made headlines for good deeds. It applies to those who took effective actions that would affect many (and for many years to come too) as well. If my understanding is correct, please accept my nomination of Yosef Yazew for person of the year. Yazew single handedly crippled the movement (Kinijit, that is) which the TPLF, with all its state power (military and diplomatic resources), was not able to slow.
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December 21st, 2007 at 5:50 PM
no question Mr Daud Ibsa is the man of the year
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December 21st, 2007 at 5:51 PM
Dr. Birhanu Nega for the emmense contribution he made through his book, various public engagments and speechs in stilling the principles and cluture of democracy among the populace.
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December 21st, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Dr. Berhanu Nega
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December 21st, 2007 at 8:34 PM
Dr. Birhanu Nega derserves the the man of the year.
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December 21st, 2007 at 11:29 PM
How about we vote for the best and worst ethiopian opposition websites too. Because there are so called oposition websites like Ethiomedia who pretend like an oposition sites but most of their time is devoted in promoting hatred towards Eritrea,The only nation lending hand in the fight against the genocidal regime of weyane
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December 22nd, 2007 at 7:31 AM
Dr. Berhanu Nega Bonger,
who spent all his life for his country. In Prisoned many times. Need to be recognized…
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December 22nd, 2007 at 11:42 AM
To me is Brehanu Nega and Birtukan M,
Brehanu, a man of courage, love, passion, charisma,sacrifice,nationalist, visionary,farsighted, unting,suits for ethiopians call for democracy and freedom. modern man of 21stc. not traditional and ethnocentric,
Birtukan, a woman of prototype for ethiopian modern politics,leadership quality, hopeful, inspiring,consistent
pluralist,
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December 22nd, 2007 at 12:21 PM
Donald Payne,
Most of the candidates are Ethiopian, and it is their citizenship obligation to make an effort towards the betterment of Ethiopia. But what was done by Donald Payne was un expected and is totally emanate from humanity.
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December 22nd, 2007 at 3:42 PM
Please take out athlet Haile Gebreselasie from the choice.people shaking for ETHIOPIA he shaking for his MONEY that he can make it anytime. He definetlly understand when he loos what he has soooooon.
Anyways I vote for Brehanu, Obang, Alemayehu,Ibssa and Andargachew.
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December 27th, 2010 at 5:16 AM