Dimapur, February 11 (MExN): The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) has elected Qhehezu Tuccu as Chairman, NSCN/Yaruiwo, Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim (GPRN) and Tongmeth Wangnao as Vice-Chairman NSCN/Vice-President, GPRN. The election was held at its National Hoho on Monday, February 11.
In a press release from its MIP, the NSCN (IM) informed that Th. Muivah, Ato Kilonser, pronounced the declaration of the election of Qhehezu Tuccu and Tongmeth Wangnao who shall be the President and Vice-President respectively of the GPRN for a term of 6 years as per the Yehzabo.
These posts have remained vacant since the demise of Isak Chishi Swu and Gen (Retd.) Kholi. Till elected to the said posts, the two leaders were both members of the Collective Leadership.
Oath of allegiance and secrecy was administered by NJB Convener (Chief Justice) Khriesarokho Peseyie.
On being elected, the MIP informed, Tuccu committed to the house that “in the name of Jehovah, he will not deviate from his stand and go against the will and decision of the Nagas.” Wangnao admitted that “notwithstanding the fact that though there are many senior members who deserve this covetous post, he was given this privilege to reach this far due to the co-operation and support he received from the members.”
Right decision at right time
Prior to the declaration, Th. Muivah said, “Nagas are not a lost people, because our forerunners like Imkong Meren and AZ Phizo took the right decision at the right time that Nagas will be the master of themselves- their land and their future and Nagalim will be for Christ.”
He reminded the members that many nations perished with the change of the world. But the Nagas took the decision to be for Christ and thus sustained existence. “God will not be pleased if we deviate our ways from the decision taken by our elders with tears and blood,” he said.
The Ato Kilonser further asked the members to strongly adhere to the principle followed by former Chairman Late Isak Chishi Swu who declared unity of the Nagas in the name of Jesus Christ. “Late Isak Chishi Swu had signed the historic Framework Agreement to regain what was at the point of getting lost under pressure from adversaries.”
Muivah also asserted that the elected leaders shall not be above the people and the nation; “they will abide by the national will and decision in accordance with the Yehzabo and Nagalim for Christ.”
About the new leaders
Qhehezu Tuccu was born on February 20, 1945 and joined the Naga National Service in 1980. He is from Nihoto village, Dimapur of UT. Beginning from 1982 as Acting Chairman, UT, he has held various other important posts in the capacity of Kilonser like Chaplee, Keya Affairs, Forest & Environment and Mines & Minerals and Member of the Steering Committee. He was made Member of the Collective Leadership in 2013.
Tongmeth Wangnao was born in 1958 and joined the Naga National Service in 1987. Till 1995, he was in the service as Secretary before he was elected Tatar in 1995. Beginning from 1998, he held important posts in the capacity of Kilonser of Chaplee, Kilo, Education, MIP, as Speaker, Tatar Hoho, Member of the Steering Committee and NJB Convener. He was made member of the Collective Leadership in 2013.
