Says contents of the ‘joint declaration’ were contrary to the Naga Hoho’s views about achieving peace
Dimapur, Aug. 28 (EMN): The crack and deep political divide within and among leading Naga civil organisations continue to come to the fore: The Naga Hoho on Tuesday distanced itself from the joint declaration made by its president, Chuba Ozukum, and the United Naga Council (UNC) on August 23, at Senapati in Manipur.
According to a statement from the Naga Hoho on Tuesday, its president had ‘taken a unilateral decision in signing the declaration without discussing with the executive council or the federal assembly of Naga Hoho.’
It reminded that Ozukum had been requested to demit office gracefully following a resolution that was passed on October 31 2017 ‘taking into cognisance the letter served by the Ao Senden of its dissociation from the Naga Hoho and directing the president to resign from his post.’
“Besides, four tribes i.e. Pochury Hoho, Rengma Hoho, Chakhesang Public Organisation and Angami Public Organisation have put a stricture on the functioning of the Naga Hoho and for which the executive has served a reminder to Chuba Ozukum to demit his office.
“Notwithstanding such requests, Chuba Ozukum in total defiance continues to issue press statements and has even gone to the extent of signing declaration as the president of Naga Hoho which is against the spirit of the ‘Yezabo’ (constitution) of the Naga Hoho,” the Naga Hoho statement read.
It stated that the Naga Hoho was ‘appreciative’ of the Naga peace process and eagerly waiting for an ‘honourable and final settlement.’ “The inordinate delay caused by the government of India is rueful and we urge for an expeditious settlement.
“We shall continue to uphold the solidarity and unity of the Naga people and defend the rights of the Nagas in politics for securing lasting peace in our land as enshrined in our ‘Yezabo.’ Intimidation or ostracisation (sic) of certain section of people as contained in the declaration are contrarian views of the Naga Hoho to achieve peace,” it stated.
