Here is a word-for-word translation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s acceptance speech Esteemed Speaker Esteemed members of the House of Representatives Esteemed peoples of our country, invited guests Ladies and gentlemen, On this historical day, as our country, Ethiopia makes a peaceful transfer of power in accordance with its governance system, I would like to express the unique pride I feel to be standing before this august house and make this speech. Before anything else, I would like to express my highest appreciation to His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn, for his exemplary step in voluntarily stepping down and transferring his power to be part of the solution for the instability that has gripped the country in recent years; for believing that a new leadership is better suited to tackle these problems; for prioritizing the dignity of the country and the country’s national interests in a manner that can set precedence for our continent...
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