CCEM with other church leaders and candidates of various political parties at Pfutsero on February 9.
17 Chakhesang candidates contesting in upcoming General Elections
Our Correspondent
Kohima | February 9
The Chakhesang Clean Election Movement (CCEM) today organised a joint prayer fellowship for the candidates of the Chakhesang community for February 27 polls with the intention of “seeking God’s blessings, and for God to raise His choice of leadership.”
The programme was held at The Pioneers’ Complex, Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC), T Chikri, Pfütsero in Phek district.
There are 17 Chakhesang candidates from Phek and Dimapur districts contesting in the upcoming General Elections, of which 15 from various political parties attended the programme along with their party functionaries; two could not make it due to prior engagements. Time was given to each party representative to speak on behalf of their party.
Rev Vezopa Rhakho, chairman, Chakhesang Clean Election Movement, who presided over the programme apprised the gathering of the CCEM activities. He shared that leaders who are elected through clean, fair and just means are honourable in the sight of God and man, and urged the leaders to be loyal to the people and to be defenders of the faith.
Rev David Koza, Executive Secretary, Chakhesang Christian Revival Church Council (CCRCC), read a passage from the Bible and prayed for the programme.
Rev Dr Vevo Phesao, president, CBCC reminded the leaders that: “Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart; therefore, may the pure in heart win. At the end of the election, remember you are not going to be enemies but friends and counterparts in shaping our society.”
Vezühü Keyho, President, Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) urged the candidates to play a friendly match without criticizing each other, and also for the candidates to respect the decisions of the apex body and extend their full cooperation for the good cause of our community, and to uphold the clean election principles.
Rev Dr Chekroveyi Cho-o, Executive Secretary, CBCC stated, “If we lose our identity and integrity as Christians, our professions without Christ will only lead us to sin more! Therefore, we must abide by the teachings of Jesus Christ and take our professions as our callings. Then only we can make a difference.”
Leaders of various church denominations prayed the Prayer of Blessings over the candidates, and the Benediction was pronounced by Rev Khrotso Mero, former executive secretary, CBCC.
The candidates appreciated the initiative of the CCEM in organizing the Joint Prayer Fellowship, and committed themselves to abide by the NBCC’s Clean Election Guidelines. They also encouraged the CCEM with the hope that as the movement gains momentum; it will bring about the desired change in the society.
