Meeting of Central Office Bearers (COB) at Kohima

Kohima, 5th February 2022

The Central Office Bearers (COB) of the Naga People’s Front held an emergency meeting today at its Central Office Kohima and adopted the following six point resolutions.

1. The Central Office Bearers (COB) appreciate the resolution of the working committee in extending invitation to the regional parties to come together in the larger interest of the people.

2. The COB resolved to wholeheartedly work for the success of the NPF Candidates in Manipur 12th Legislative Assembly Election 2022. The COB appeals to all the NPF ticket aspirant who were denied the party ticket to kindly extend support to the NPF official Candidates.

3. The COB endorsed the President to decide the date and venue of the General Convention of the party as it is already due to be summoned.

4. The COB urged the GOI and the Naga negotiating parties to come to a logical conclusion on the Naga Political issue at the earliest.

5. The COB urged the GOI to lift the AFSPA from the entire Nagaland immediately and also repeal the draconian Act from the entire North East region as well.

6. The COB appreciates the UDA Govt. for according recognition to Tikhir Tribe as one of the recognised tribe of Nagaland

Earlier, speaking on the occasion, the Central Working President, Apong Pongener reminded the meeting that the NPF belongs to the Naga people and the party itself represents the identity and the desire of the Naga people.

While lauding the party rank and file for always standing firm for the cause and interest of the Naga people, the Working President called upon the party leaders to remain steadfast in their stand inspite of facing any odds then certainly, the people will have trust in them for the safety of the future.

Talking on the upcoming Assembly election in Manipur, Apong Pongener said that the NPF has set up only 10 candidates but believed that all the ticket holders were strong candidate and hope will emerge victoriously.

He also regretted that the party could not conduct the party General Convention for the last three years due to pandemic but said that it should be held soon since the General Election the Nagaland Legislative Assembly also only a year away.

Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary General Achumbemo Kikon also briefed the meeting how the 10 candidates of the party for the Manipur election was selected stating that 40 ticket applicants were received by the party. He also said that even in non Naga tribal areas, many aspirant candidates seek the NPF ticket but the party has zeroed down to 10 seats only, he added.

The meeting was chaired by Senior Vice President, Pusazo Lürüo while invocation prayer was pronounced by Senior Vice President, Tsumongo Ovung and vote of thanks was delivered by General Secretary, Povotso Lohe. Later, a business hour was taken place where many leaders spoke various issues confronting to the development of the parties and also gave suggestion on various issues pertaining to the betterment of the party.

Issued by:
Press Bureau,
Naga People’s Front,
Central Headquarters,
Kohima: Nagaland.