Here and there
by: Diida Borbor
1. Xurunaa: the Abominable Mole
When the mole issue hit the fan, Shanee’s communication strategists came up
with the same old visceral messaging reaction: disparage, ridicule and denigrate
critics and play the victim card.
It’s difficult to comprehend how certain top strategists met in a “war room” or a
“situation room” or a “command centre”, did brain storming and then came up
with a communication strategy framing it as Shanee vs Shanee haters (Oromo vs
Oromo), instead of TPLF vs Oromo. Shanee’s initial reaction was that it was
propaganda of those who hate Shanee as well as the unity of the four diaspora
organizations. Even certain Shanee surrogate outlets gave an opportunity to
Xurunaa by interviewing him so that he can have a kick at us one more time.
Because of such ineptness, when the mole issue surfaced, Shanee miserably
failed to lead and set the agenda. Instead of being deliberate and acting first, it
became reactive and nervous – shooting in the dark – aimlessly, without
purpose. It never dawned on Shanee that Xurunaa was a mole inserted by TPLF
not by Oromos.
As usual, Shanee has let loose its well-oiled character assassination machine
against certain Oromo individuals. No, doubt about it, Shanee is adept in that
and it has mastered the art of character assassinations, bad mouthing and
disparaging other well-meaning Oromos. Sad to say, it’s very good at it.
However, the real issue, which is Woyyaane (its mole) vs Oromo, remained
unanswered. As you probably know, the rumour about Xurunaa the mole has
been circulating for over two years, so certain questions need to be addressed by
Shanee (if not publicly at least internally):
·
Did the officer in contact with the mole exercised due diligence and
professional care in the performance of his/her duties?
·
Did the officer in contact with the mole demonstrate standard care required
from a reasonable person? Was the officer negligent?
·
How many officers were in contact with the mole?
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Has the officer been warned about the mole and refused to heed?
· Has the organization been warned about the mole and failed to act?