Without peace, no solution: Azo Nienu

November 20, 2021 67 Views No Comment

Correspondent KOHIMA, NOV 20 (NPN): NPF legislator and party’s Central Youth Wing (CYW) in-charge Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu has stressed that without peace there would be no solution to the Naga political issue.

Speaking as a special guest at the two-day NPF CYW Leadership Meet, 2021 on the theme “NPF-Catalyst for Peace” at State Academy Hall here on Friday, he said “As long as peace eludes us, I don’t see a solution to the Naga political issue anytime soon.”

He claimed that NPF had tried to bring peace among Nagas as there was a chance for solution only through peace. “In our quest for solution, all Naga tribes had come together followed by the factions,” he added.

He lamented that although unity amongst the Nagas was the pre-requisite for peace, tribalism had become the biggest obstacle in the way.

Azo observed that Nagas were deeply rooted in “isms”, right from those who held high offices down to every individual who only think about his tribe and family in any line of work.

He said Nagas would enjoy true peace only after giving up tribalism.

Calling on his partymen to introspect as they had been in the opposition for some time, Azo said only during such time a person’s true colour was revealed.

“When we are in power, everyone becomes our family, friends and relatives. Even people we do not know come and claim that they are our distant relatives. However, once we become opposition, then the attitude of people around us changes,” he pointed out.

He encouraged his partymen to persevere as only the bravest could pull through while being in the opposition.

He exuded confidence that the party would see better days as election was also approaching.

In his speech, theme speaker of the meet and Lok Sabha member from Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency Dr Lorho S Pfoze urged partymen to be catalysts of peace.

He called on the youth to carry forward the message of peace as they move out from the meet.

Pfoze remarked that the Naga peace process was in its 25th year and therefore there could be breakthrough like the biblical story of Abraham and Sarah who were blessed with a child after waiting for 25 years.

He asserted that if Nagas were to win sovereignty, it would be only a Christian country.

“Let our cities be like lights on the mountain top that would be seen by every other nation. Our faith should be reflected through us,” he exhorted.

Acknowledging that Nagas faced a lot of hardships in the past, he urged the people to not be tired but continue to be agents of peace.

NPF legislator Dr Chumben Murry also gave a speech during the event.

The programme was chaired by CYW working president Achamo Kikon, while Koinonia Baptist Church evangelist Menuosielie Üsou invoked God’s blessings.

CYW president N Vihoshe Swu delivered the president’s address while greetings was conveyed by the minority wing.

Special numbers were presented by Diethozo Thakro while Sentimeren proposed the vote of thanks.

NPF Youth Wing reiterates support to party leadership

NPF Central Youth Wing (CYW) has reiterated its support to the leadership of party president Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu and NPF Legislative Party leader TR Zeliang and resolved to re-strengthen the leadership to carry forward the party’s legacy of “Peace and Development” for Naga people.

A resolution to this effect was adopted at the two-day NPF CYW Leadership Meet, 2021 on the theme “NPF-Catalyst for Peace” at State Academy Hall here on Friday.

Appreciating and acknowledging the formation of United Democratic Alliance (UDA), an opposition-less government in Nagaland, to facilitate the Indo-Naga peace process and push forward the Naga political issue to a peaceful and honourable solution, the party’s youth wing also appealed to all Naga national political groups to resolve their differences and come together for a logical conclusion to the lndo-Naga political talks at the earliest.

NPF being a party that was deeply rooted in Naga society across the geo-political divides of Naga homeland, NPF CYW reiterated its resolute commitment to work at the grassroots level to strengthen the party and work cohesively for the Assembly elections in Manipur and Nagaland in 2022 and 2023 respectively.

The house also resolved to focus more on youth empowerment activities and work towards bringing more youth in the political decision-making bodies.

Further, the meet resolved to continue organising “Youth Wing Leaders Meet” at least once in every tenure of NPF office.

Source: http://www.nagalandpost.com/without-peace-no-solution-azo-nienu/244925.html