- DIMAPUR — The
GPRN/NSCN (Unification) on Friday reiterated that N Kitovi Zhimomi remains
impeached and divested of his position as Ato Kilonser/General Secretary of the
group.
- In a statement, the MIP of GPRN/NSCN (Unification) clarified
that the group has not revoked the Tatar Hoho's decision of April 21, 2024, to
impeach Kitovi and expel him from the organisation.
- “Gen. Samson Aye continues to hold the position of the
Commander-in-Chief of Naga Army, GPRN/NSCN (Unification). Naga Army, GPRN/NSCN
(Unification) has not granted authorisation to any individual(s) to issue
statements on its behalf.
- “A small group of middle-ranking Naga army cadres, with
vested interest and sophisticated weaponry in collusion with Kitovi’s boys,
with an excuse of rejoining GPRN/NSCN (Unification) forcibly entered Khehoyi
Camp. They have effectively placed GPRN/NSCN (Unification)’s President Gen.
(Retd.) MB Neokpao Konyak, under duress. To preclude any potential for
bloodshed or violence, the army unit assigned to the President's security
detail has been instructed to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from
provocative actions,” the statement read.
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- It went on to describe the manner in which Neokpao is
allegedly being confined within Khehoyi Camp and subjected to pressure,
disregarding his age and status, as deplorable.
- “Their objective of coercing a reversal of the 21st April
2024 impeachment of N Kitovi Zhimomi and reinstating the conditions of October
31, 2022, is inconsistent with the established practices of any Naga tribe. It
is hoped that the Sumi community will recognise the underlying intentions and
decline to participate in the illicit activities of Mr. N Kitovi Zhimomi and
his followers.
- “Furthermore, it is inappropriate for any army cadre(s) to
address matters pertaining to Naga peace talks and the political solution
through such means. These matters are not subject to military authority or
coercion. The Agreed Position of November 17, 2017, between the government of
India (GoI) and the Working Committee (WC) of the NNPGs was translated into a
political agreement on October 31, 2019. These matters are now under the
purview of the GoI. The political agreement reached between the GoI and the WC,
NNPGs, pertains to the entire Naga community,” it stated.
