The Oromo People Democratic Organization (OPDO) has rebranded itself, changing its name and logo.
OPDO has changed its name to the Oromo Democratic Party (ODP) at the organizational conference held in the town of Jimma, in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who is the chairperson of the party.
The decision was announced yesterday during the party’s 9th Congress. The party also introduced a new party logo which features Oda tree and Geda colours (red, black and white) Explaining why the changes were needed, OPDO (now ODP) officials say that it is meant to reflect the new chapter the party has reached.
In his speech at the opening of the conference, Chairperson of the Party, PM Abiy has said that the party will come up with a new philosophy to the country.
The 9th conference attended by over 6000 members of the party has also retired 14 long-serving officials: Abadula Gemeda, Getachew Bedane, Kuma Demeksa, Girma Biru, Diriba Kuma, Eshetu Desie, Teferi Tiyaru, Shiferaw Jarso, Degfe Bula, Suleiman Dedefo, Abera Hailu, Itefa Tola, Dagnachew Shiferaw and Gifti Abasia.
