FRIDAY, MAY 09, 2025
Naga National Council accuses former president of misusing power
Published on Feb 23, 2025
By EMN
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- DIMAPUR — The Naga National Council (NNC), Government of the Democratic Republic of Nagaland (GDRN) (Non-Accord), has clarified the “factual circumstances” leading to President Kiumukam's termination from his post and membership in order to inform the Naga people.
- In a press release, the group stated that Kiumukam was ousted from the presidency on February 5, 2025, due to his anti-government and anti-people policies and actions. He was also alleged to have misused government machinery as though it were his personal and hereditary property, defying all rules and regulations under the constitution.
- It further stated that regarding the accusation and the maligning of Ato Kilonser Shehoto I Yesca's physical and mental health, Kiumukam himself inducted Shehoto I Yesca into his council of kiloners and elevated him to the post of Ato Kilonser. However, it regretted to say that Kiumukam is now attempting to malign him in order to cover up his own acts of omission and commission.
- It went on to mention that Kiumukam was impeached earlier in 2016 for financial embezzlement but was saved through the patriotic support of a few courageous leaders who stood behind him.
- Stating that the NNC/GDRN (N-A) does not belong to Kiumukam but to the Naga people and that it shall remain so, it added that issuing statements and intimidations is not in its interest.
- It further stated that the NNC/GDRN (N-A), led by President L Shiludi Longkumer and Ato Kilonser Shehoto I Yesca, does not subscribe to intimidation, extortion, or coercion, but instead accepts voluntary contributions and support from those who understand the Naga national cause.
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