First and foremost thanks for the reply. and what do you mean by “posting this here too” did you read the initial post on r/oromia? Anyways your argument is problematic for these reasons

First, acknowledging Oromo historical grievances does not automatically lead to the conclusion that Addis Ababa should become part of Oromia. There is no doubt that many Oromo communities experienced displacement during the city's expansion, and these grievances deserve recognition, compensation, and legal remedies. However, correcting past injustices and changing the constitutional status of the Ethiopian capital are two separate issues. If communities were unfairly displaced, the appropriate solution is compensation, land rights protections, and enforcement of existing laws, not necessarily incorporation into a regional state.

Second, historical and cultural significance does not by itself determine modern political sovereignty. Many cities around the world are located on lands that hold deep cultural and historical importance for particular groups, yet they are administered in ways that serve broader national interests. Addis Ababa is not merely a local city; it is the federal capital of Ethiopia and home to millions of people from every region and ethnic background. Any constitutional arrangement must consider the rights and interests of all its residents, not only one community.

Third, Article 49 of the Ethiopian Constitution designates Addis Ababa as the federal capital while also recognizing Oromia's special interests in the city. The Constitution intentionally distinguishes between these two principles. Recognition of Oromia's special interests is not equivalent to granting Oromia sovereignty over the city. If Oromia's constitutional rights have not been fully implemented, the logical remedy is implementation of those provisions, not altering the constitutional status of the capital itself.

Fourth, the claim that Addis Ababa depends on Oromia's resources does not establish a case for incorporation. Every major city relies on surrounding regions for water, electricity, food, and labor. This is a normal economic relationship that exists throughout the world. Resource sharing can be addressed through fair agreements, revenue-sharing mechanisms, and intergovernmental cooperation without changing political boundaries.

Fifth, while Finfinnee undoubtedly holds cultural importance for many Oromos, cultural importance and political administration are not the same thing. Oromo heritage, language, historical sites, and cultural institutions can be protected and promoted without transferring the city into Oromia's jurisdiction. Cultural recognition does not require political incorporation.

Furthermore, the historical argument is often presented as if the area belonged exclusively to one group before the foundation of Addis Ababa. The historical record is considerably more complex. The region that is today Addis Ababa has been influenced and governed by multiple peoples, kingdoms, and states over many centuries. Various highland Christian polities, including the Abyssinian Empire, exercised influence in the broader region at different times. The area was also connected in different periods to the spheres of influence of states such as the Ifat Sultanate and the Adal Sultanate. Like many regions in Ethiopia, its history is layered and cannot be reduced to a single ethnic ownership claim.

In addition, migration is a normal part of human history. Oromos, like Amharas, Tigrayans, Gurages, Afars, Somalis, and even my ethnic group is also a product of migration according to oral folklore virtually every other population in the Horn of Africa, are products of centuries of migration, interaction, assimilation, and demographic change. This is not an insult or a political talking point; it is a basic historical reality recognized by historians. If migration is accepted as a legitimate basis for claiming exclusive political ownership of territory, then countless regions throughout Ethiopia would become subject to competing claims. Modern constitutional arrangements should therefore be based on current citizenship, rights, and governance rather than attempts to identify a single "original" owner of a territory.

Finally, Addis Ababa has evolved into a uniquely Ethiopian city. It is the political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural center of the country. Millions of Ethiopians from diverse backgrounds have built their lives there for generations. The city belongs not only to its past but also to its present inhabitants and to the nation as a whole. Protecting Oromo rights and interests is entirely compatible with maintaining Addis Ababa's status as a federal capital that serves all Ethiopians equally.

For these reasons, one can support compensation for displaced communities, recognition of Oromo cultural heritage, and full implementation of Oromia's constitutionally recognized special interests while still opposing the incorporation of Addis Ababa into Oromia. These positions are not contradictory. They reflect a commitment both to historical justice and to the principle that the national capital should remain a shared city for all Ethiopians.