GPRN/NNC (AB) Faction Dissolved, 37 Members Merge with Francis Kikon-led Group

Kohima, August 20: In a significant political development within the Naga movement, the council of Kilonsers, army wings, and secretaries of the GPRN/NNC (AB) on Wednesday resolved to dissolve the faction led by S.S. Pongkhu Yimkhiung and merge en masse with the original GPRN/NNC (AB) under the leadership of Francis Kikon.

According to a press statement issued by the MIP, the decision was taken during an emergency meeting held on August 20, where the council unanimously terminated Pongkhu from the post of president and relieved Alo Yimkhiung of his role as acting army chief. The termination, it stated, was on “moral grounds, corruption, and arbitrary action.”

The charges included the unilateral appointment of a general secretary without consultation with the council of Kilonsers and Tatars, running the government in a dictatorial manner, and placing “personal interest above the national cause.” The move was also justified as a violation of Yezhabo Article 17, Clauses 21, 26, and 30.

The council further resolved to prohibit Pongkhu from using the name GPRN/NNC (AB) and warned that failure to comply would invite stern action. He was also cautioned not to make any collections or seek donations in the name of the group from government or private establishments.

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Altogether 37 members joined the original GPRN/NNC (AB) led by Francis Kikon. The list includes several senior leaders and Kilonsers: Kitoho H. Zhimomi, Home Kilonser; Loketo H. Zhimomi, Chief Secretary; Akito Sumi, Deputy Kilonser; Kihovi Awomi, Tatar; Amen Walling, Deputy Kilonser; Jakugha Ayemi, Leacy; Kido Swu, Kilonser; Ikuto, K.U.T. Chairman; Zaki Zhimo, Secretary; Inato Awomi, Town Commander; Imti Ao, Kilonser; Yanger, Deputy Kilonser; Roko Angami, Kilonser; Limha Lotha, Tatar; and David Sangtam, Kilonser, among others.

The release concluded with a reaffirmation of the group’s commitment to pursue the Naga national cause under the leadership of Francis Kikon.