Urges Naga leaders to resolve differences with humility for common good of our people
DIMAPUR, JANUARY 18 (MExN): The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) today expressed concern at the turn of events in Nagaland state with regard to the upcoming Urban Local Body polls in Nagaland.
A press note from the NBCC General Secretary, Zelhou Keyho called upon leaders, both in the state political arena and tribe bodies, to come together in humility to the negotiating table to resolve the differences that exist without becoming stubborn and vindictive.
“Leaders like any other be it political or organization are not perfect. Lack of trust and confidence in the system in general and lack of political vision for the people in particular has spiraled to an uncontrollable degree of anger and frustration,” the NBCC lamented. This, it stated must be addressed so that the “treatment is not just a mere symptomatic treatment but holistic in nature and in approach.”
It appealed to “leaders of conviction to those who are where they are because they believe they have a responsibility in their positions.” “We appeal to honorable leaders who do not desire to remain on the sands of misunderstanding, nor feed on the fears of the misinformed.
We believe those in positions of leadership in the State political arena and the “tribal” folds have a particular responsibility to resolve conflict for the common good of our people. In such a time as this, when our people are going through divisive moment, NBCC appeals to our leaders to exercise God given wisdom,” the NBCC urged.
Viewing that in every power struggle it is the common people that are sandwiched, the NBCC cautioned that if the present conflict is not resolved and contained, “our society will further fragment and we will all be the loser.” It asked all leaders to strive and find an amicable solution to the present impasse. “As Christians, we dare not encourage what is wrong or entertain what is contrary to the purposes of Christ,” it added.
