"When you have an emergency, there is the urge to do whatever it takes to see people get assistance." — Meles Zenawi

Imagine a government which has delivered double-digit growth rates for over seven years losing an election anywhere on earth. It is unheard of for such a phenomenon to happen.

In the urban areas, we have focused on infrastructure roads, telecommunications, power.

We have built tens of thousands of schools, clinics and rural roads.

I cannot separate my achievements from what can be considered as the achievements of the ruling party.