[3] Demeke was sent to a high school in Feres Bet, a town located in the present day Dega Damot woreda in Mirab Gojjam Zone.

Demeke first took part in the national election held in 1995, and won a seat in the Amhara Regional Council, where he was appointed general secretary.

A year later, he was elected to the executive committee of ANDM, a member of the EPRDF coalition formed in 1983, in Jerba Yohannes of Wag Himra Zone.

The main task given to Demeke in 2012 was the coordination of efforts to implement and further the Growth and Transformation Plan across all governmental ministries and agencies.

[6] After long time abandonment of the politics, he founded Yadam Foundation on 16 December, a non-governmental organization that aims to combat malnutrition in Africa.

In the inaugural speech, Demeke highlighted the importance of foundation to foster better nutrition is critical for human capital development, economic growth, and a healthier future for the continent.