His father died in one of Mahfuz’s annual raids into Ethiopian Empire at the hands of Abyssinian general Wasan Sagad.
Despite his young age Abbas proved an adept commander and managed to rout an Abyssinian Azmach at Ifat securing the province.
A local Muslim convert named Tedros was then giving lordship of Saraye but was however slain by Tafsā Le’ul, an Azmach loyal to Lebna Dengel.
Seeing his struggles in Seraye, Addoli came to reinforce his beleaguered troops but was lead into an ambush by Tafsā Le’ul and killed.
[5] After the battle the Imam promoted Abbas to Grand Vizier replacing Addoli and placing the entirety of Medri Bahri under his command.