ex-Tigray region President, Abay Weldu, arrested along with other key TPLF officials

Addis Ababa, January 11, 2020 - Former Tigray Regional State President Abay Weldu and his former deputy Dr. Abraham Tekeste were arrested and brought to Addis Ababa today, reported Ethiopian News Agency (ENA).

Abay Weldu, ex TPLF Chairman and Former Tigray Regional State President (Picture: ENA)

Abay Weldu, who served as President of Tigray region from 2010 to 2018, also served as the chairman of the now defunct Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) from 2012 to 2017. He was replaced by Debretsion Gebremichael who still remains at large.

Abay Weldu, ex TPLF Chairman and Former Tigray Regional State President (Picture: Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Dr. Abraham Tekeste was also the former Vice President of Tigray region. He also served as Minister of Finance and Economic Cooperation (MoFEC) until 2018. From 2003-2005, he served as the Addis Ababa City Administration Mayor’s Secretary and Office Head.

Dr. Abraham Tekeste, former Vice President of Tigray region (Picture: ENA)

Dr. Abraham Tekeste signing Financing Agreements with the World Bank, 2018 (Picture: Ministry of Finance)

The other key TPLF officials who were arrested by ENDF were Dr. Redaie Berhe, Head of Tigray region Auditor, Dr. Mulugeta Yirga, Head of Tigray region Statistics Agency, Okubay Berhe, Former Head of Religious Affairs, Getachew Teferi, Head of Tigray region Peace and Security office, Kiros Hagos, Head of Social Affairs of the region.

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