Wokha, September 5 (MExN): The Lotha Hoho today appreciated the Naga Hoho for clarifying that the former is currently not affiliated to the Naga Hoho as published in the Naga Hoho (NH) press statement on September 4.
A press release from Mhao Humtsoe, Chairman and Er. Mhondamo Ovung, General Secretary of Lotha Hoho (LH) acknowledged that there was a rift between NH and LH in 2008 due to differences in the election of NH President at Phek Town. However, the erstwhile Kyong Hoho had nominated one person as its representative to the NH, “which was co terminus with the mass resignation of its office bearers and Executive members on 15/9/2015.”
After the exit of the Kyong Hoho, the release said, the Lotha Hoho has not officially affiliated with the Naga Hoho. Hence, currently there is no representative of the Lotha Hoho to the Naga Hoho. “However, if there is anyone at the Naga Hoho falsely representing the Lotha Hoho, the same is self styled and such a person will be doing so at one’s own risk,” Lotha Hoho stated. Further, the LH asked such person(s) to gracefully withdraw from false representation, since the LH has not officially nominated any representative to the Naga Hoho.
With regard to the Naga Hoho circular dated August 31, 2016 (said to have circulated on behalf of both NH and ENPO) for consultative meeting at Japfü Hotel, Kohima on September 7, 2016 to discuss on the Lotha Hoho PIL on NP&NG, the release pointed out that the circular has been officially endorsed to the president and colleagues of the Lotha Ex Parliamentarians Forum (LEPF). Therefore, Lotha Hoho clarified that since the Ex Lotha Parliamentarians no longer represent the people, the LEPF, as a body/forum can function for the welfare of its members and not on behalf of the Lotha community.
Further, in compliance of the disassociation of CNTC from the Naga Hoho, the Lotha Hoho said it will not participate in the consultative meet and also clarified that anyone participating for consultation/ discussion with the Naga Hoho will be doing so as an individual and cannot represent the Lotha community, and such an individual will also be responsible personally.
