Dimapur, Feb. 14 (EMN): Following the resignation of its chairman Joel Naga and its spokesperson Mar Longkumer, Against Corruption and Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) has unanimously selected its co-chairperson Tia Longchar as the acting chairman till an alternative arrangement is made.
The decision to select its acting chairperson was taken in its general meeting held on February 14 at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur.
The house has resolved to accept the resignation of its chairperson Joel Naga and the spokesperson Mar Longkumer. While acknowledging their invaluable contributions and sacrifices made toward the cause of ACAUT and the welfare of the society at large, the house requested Joel Naga and Mar Longkumer to continue their contribution in the ACAUT as advisors.
After carefully studying the facts and evidences from some members who were part of the ‘unfortunate and illegal ACAUT meeting’ held on February 8, it was found beyond reasonable doubt that its co-chairman, Dr. Khekugha Muru had twisted the facts and misled the members in the meeting leading to the publication of the ‘regrettable press statements.’ ACAUT has termed the declaration as ‘unauthorised and illegal.’
ACAUT also acknowledged that the call of its chairperson to write to the PM on deferment of elections was formally made in a resolution of its core committee meeting held on January 3 in its designated office.
The house was also apprised of the fact that at the NTC meeting on “Solution before Election” held on January 19 attended by the CNTC, NGBF, ASTD and the six ACAUT members including Dr. Khekugha Muru appended their signatures. In that meeting, the house resolved to attend the meeting called by the NJCF on January 22 which eventually birthed the CCNTHCO on January 25. It, therefore, stated that Joel Naga and Mar Longkumer attended CCNTHCO meetings on their individual capacities holds no water. Rather, ACAUT has termed as privileged to be a part of the august gathering of different tribe hohos and CSOs which sincerely took up the Naga issue in the interest of the next generation.
Considering all the above facts and evidences, the house was of the unanimous opinion that its co-chairperson, Dr. Khekugha Muru, had brought the ACAUT into disrepute and at the same time demeaned the good offices of the apex tribe hohos and other civil society organisations. ACAUT, therefore, said he no longer enjoys the confidence of the house and ceases to be a member of the ACAUT Nagaland with immediate effect.
Responding to February 8 press statement which reported that “Membership in ACAUT ceases automatically if a member joins politics,” the house has termed as devoid of truth adding there was no such standing resolution. The house felt that Khekiye K Sema had been unfairly maligned by the adoption of spur-of-the-moment decision taken on February 8, which was arbitrary and demeaning. On the contrary, ACAUT team has wished Khekiye K Sema all the best in his endeavour to bring change in the state and also appealed to all like-minded people to support his vision for a better Nagaland.
Further, the house has acknowledges the presence of its advisors namely Niketu Iralu, Dr. Aotoshi, and pastor Yanbemo, who guided the deliberations with their valuable advices.
This was stated in a press release issued by ACAUT media cell.
