All Angami members resign from NSCN-K (Khango)— Angami Youth Organisation confirms

Leaders of Angami Youth Organisation addressing a press conference on Thursday in Kohima.(EM image)

• KOHIMA — The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) has announced that all 18 Angami national workers affiliated with the NSCN-K (Khango) have officially stepped down from their respective posts and responsibilities.
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• This announcement was made during a press conference held by AYO executive members at their office in Kohima on Thursday.
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• The development follows a longstanding issue tracing back to July 20, 2024, when an individual claiming to be from the Finance Controller Committee of NSCN-K (Khango) allegedly demanded money from an Angami contractor. The threat included imposition of capital punishment if the demand was not fulfilled within 15 days.
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• The AYO noted that this issue remains unresolved and reaffirmed that the non-cooperation declared on July 27, 2024, is still in effect. It cautioned the Naga group to refrain from soliciting financial contributions within Angami jurisdiction.

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• According to the AYO, Angami national workers had distanced themselves from NSCN-K (Khango) for nearly 10 months, awaiting the group’s response to an earlier agreement. With no resolution in sight, the workers decided to resign.
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• AYO further explained that a joint meeting was held on August 20, 2024, with NSCN-K (Khango) representatives and the Ceasefire Monitoring Board at Hotel Japfu, where four points were mutually agreed upon: withdrawal of the capital punishment threat against the contractor; retraction of directives asking Angami contractors to cease work and demobilise manpower across other districts; disclosure of the identity of the individual known as “Max Naga” and initiation of disciplinary action against him within 15 days; and expression of regret over the incident by NSCN-K (Khango).
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• AYO said it had agreed to lift the non-cooperation and recall of its members based on these terms. However, the group noted that the third point—revealing the identity of “Max Naga” and taking disciplinary action—remains unaddressed to this day. As a result, AYO clarified that its stance of non-cooperation continues.
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• Describing the incident as deeply unfortunate, the AYO expressed regret over the resulting disunity and fragmentation within the community. Nevertheless, it stated that the circumstances had compelled them to uphold their non-cooperation.
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• Cleanliness drive
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• Also, the AYO announced a cleanliness and plantation drive on June 5 to mark World Environment Day on the theme “Towards Cleaner and Greener Kohima.” Local MLA Tseilhoutuo Rhutso is expected to participate in the programme.
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• This year’s activities will focus on urban areas, involving youth colonies in cleaning efforts and planting fruit-bearing tree saplings. The AYO expects around 400 volunteers to participate and invited all colony youth office bearers to take part in the initiative.