The Naga peoples’ Convention (NPC) was formed in 1957 and under which Tribal Councils were formed in each and every tribe of Naga people. In Sema Tribal Council, Isak Swu was appointed as President of the Sema Tribal Council and Kuhovi Zhimomi was appointed as Secretary under the banner of the NPC.
In January 1960, Isak Swu and Kuhovi Zhimomi came to contact and consult with the Sema leaders, Scato Swu, the then President of the FGN, Kughato Sukhai, Ato Kilonser (Prime Minister) of FGN and General Kaito Naga Army on the matter of their demand for statehood under the Indian Union. The Naga Army however forcefully took them to serve the Naga nation. Isak and Kohovi were therefore, compelled to join the Naga national service in January 1960. After one year, Isak was appointed as Foreign Secretary of the Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN). As foreign Secretary, Isak had participated peace talk in Delhi with the Prime Minister of India in 1966-1967.
In 1971, Isak was appointed as Chaplee Kilonser (Finance Minister) of the FGN and took part in Alee (foreign) Mission in 1974. It was unfortunate for Isak that he defected from the NNC/FGN and formed the so-called National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in January 1980. Then after, carried out military operation against his own Naga people. For such treacherous act, the NNC and FGN expelled Isak along with Th. Muivah from the Naga national service (NNC/FGN) on 1st September 1980.
From 1980, under the leadership of Isak Swu, some Nagas have been fighting against their own Naga brothers, which are still unabated and made the Nagas lost of precious lives as well as properties. Therefore, from 1980, Isak’s service cannot be counted as national service in the Naga national history but only as treacherous act against the Naga nation. Golden Jubilee celebration of Isak’s service by I-M group Hebron Campers is therefore a mockery and ridiculous in itself. Even if his service is counted from 1960, it is only 48 years.
Tokiho,
President,
Sumi Regional Council, NNC.
