DIMAPUR — Zhopra Vero, Kedahge of the NNC/FGN, claimed on Wednesday that his government is a legitimate one, duly constituted according to the constitutional provisions of the Yehzabo of Nagaland.
A press statement issued by Vero said that he was elected to the office of Kedahge, NNC/FGN, on October 22, 2024, in a duly summoned Tatar Hoho of the NNC/FGN, in accordance with the provisions of the Yehzabo of Nagaland, following the established norms and rules.
Vero further said that he was selected as a co-convenor of the WC NNPGs right from its inception on December 13, 2016, and till date is one of the signatories of the Agreed Position signed between the government of India and the NNPGs.
He claimed that he is unaware of any meeting of the NNPGs held on October 30, 2024. To date, he said, he has not received any circular or notification regarding his removal as co-convenor of the WC NNPGs, nor the appointment of P Puthai Lam, through official channels, the mass media, or even social media.
“Moreover, selection of convenors or co-convenors cannot be done at the whims and fancy of anyone,” he said.
It went on to say that the NNC/FGN, as a mandated government, governs and functions according to the Yehzabo of Nagaland and does not believe in collecting taxes through intimidation.
“The NNC/FGN is also aware of the individuals with vested interests who are hiding behind the curtains, instigating, manipulating and using an old man to fulfil their selfish interests,” it said, adding that a person like Brig. (Retd) S Singnya deserves an honourable retirement.