Initially, the party was founded as a civic society for safeguarding economic and social rights of Addis Ababa residents.

[1] The party has been vocal in its criticism of the Ethiopian government and has faced numerous obstacles in its efforts to participate in the country's political process.

[5] In the 2021 general elections, Balderas rejected the results in Addis Ababa, claiming widespread irregularities and flaws in the voting process.

[2]The party conducted its own research and compiled a 30-page document detailing alleged harassments, intimidations, and physical abuse of its members, representatives, and observers at polling stations throughout the city.

[7] These actions have made it difficult for Balderas to hold its mandatory general assembly meeting, which is required to finalize its national status[7] On 11 August 2022, Eskinder left the party chairmanship citing the government repression.