The NSCN/GPRN in its National Hoho held on Tuesday at Hoito Village has appointed Michael Yeptho S/O Late Khehokhu Yeptho, founder-Chief of both Khehokhu and Thahekhu Villages, and a present resident of Thahekhu Village as General Secretary NSCN and Ato Kilonser GPRN, who was administered oath of allegiance and office of secrecy by the President, Akato Chophi, the group’s MIP informed in a press release.
“Having being qualified with all the requisite criteria as enshrined in PART 3, ARTICLE 17, SECTION A, B & C of the Constitution (Yehzabo), the name of Michael was proposed by a senior member of the Collective Leadership, Inno Viniho Kiho, and was seconded by the Home Kilonser Inno Nokrang Lanu Aier which was followed by members present with show of hands,” the MIP report said. The Official declaration was pronounced by the Speaker of the House, Inno SG Hollo.
It was also mentioned that the group welcomed members from NSCN(I-M) comprising of both Naga Army & Civil wings, led by “Executive Members of Steering Committee, Brigadier Vikato Yeptho and Brigadier Atoshe Chophi, who also shared their views in the house.”
“The NSCN/GPRN is very much optimistic that, with the appointment of the new General Secretary and Ato Kilonser and also senior members from other NPGs joining our fold will definitely strengthen and propel us to achieve greater heights in the common political journey of the Nagas,” it added.