Therefore , Lemma was excluded from the leadership race .
Despite being the clear favorite in the general public , Lemma Megersa was not a member of the national parliament , a pre-condition to become Prime Minister as requested by the Ethiopian constitution .
Lemma Megersa was excluded from the leadership race .
Despite being the clear favorite in the general public , Lemma Megersa was not a member of the national parliament , a pre-condition to become Prime Minister as requested by the Ethiopian constitution .