Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has disclosed that cabinet Ministers and senior government officials across the country are undergoing mandatory physical and military training drills.
Images shared by Abiy show him directly leading top officials through rigorous exercise routines, including stretchers, squats, jogging, and push-ups. Among those spotted participating in the drills were the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Health, and the Speaker of the Federal Parliament.
Abiy stated that the initiative aims to instill valuable lessons in leadership and discipline drawn directly from the armed forces. The start date and full duration of the training exercise remain unspecified.
The unusual conditioning programme comes as national security forces remain embroiled in active military operations across multiple fronts, including ongoing conflicts in the Amhara and Oromia regions, alongside tense regional relations with neighboring Eritrea.
–ChannelAfrica–
