We have seen the same film in 90s when EPRDF led by Tigre had an agreement with ONLF, and now with Oromo at the helm is most likely the repeat of the 94 trick which means wait for us till we solve other Ethiopian conflicts, and we'll deal with you at last with a gunpoint, but it is different this time as ONLF and the regional admin are on one side, and other ethnic groups have seen the same pattern of policy and can't be deceived easily.
ONLF shouldn't trust the notion that this charming-snake Abiye and his Amhara nationalist would allow a fair referendum and easy transition. Hurdles upon hurdles will be on the way orchestrated and masterminded by the Nationalist Habeshas. Al-Itihad are Dulmi-diid groups are already operating to undermine ONLF, and sooner than later you may see Ethiopian government calling everyone including ONLF are Islamist terrorists operating in the region.
ONLF should tread carefully, there are booby-traps everywhere in this field of new Ethiopia.




