WSKH fears of ‘factional clash, social unrest’

Western Sumi Kukami Hoho (WSKH) has expressed apprehension of a “factional clash and social unrest”, which could further escalate into bloodbath, in the three districts of Dimapur, Niuland and Chümoukedima if immediate measures were not taken.
Reacting to the statement of ‘declaration’ by Akato Chophi-led group of NSCN/GPRN pertaining to ceasefire, WSKH general secretary X Kawoto Aye in a memorandum, copies of which were marked to Union home minister Amit Shah, Ceasefire Supervisory Board and Ceasefire Monitoring Group chairman, Centre’s interlocutor for Naga talks, Intelligence Bureau director, governor, chief minister, deputy chief minister, director general of police, GOC-in-C Eastern Command and NGOs/CSOs, said they viewed the content of the ‘declaration’ very seriously.
Observing that some long-pending internal conflicts within NSCN (R) leading to the split, with one group under Wangtin/Tikhak and another led by Akato Chophi coming into existence, WSKH said the group led by Akato Chophi announced the split and declared “unilateral ceasefire” with the Centre on November 19, 2021.
While expressing regret for the “unprecedented” split, WSKH however said it was apprehensive about possible outbreak of factional clash.
Stating that Akato was a bonafide founding member of many Western Sumi organisations, unions, association, hoho, etc, and responsible for many upliftment works in the society and a brainchild of many creative conducts, WSKH said Akato was one of the most important figures and an asset of Western Sumi areas.
As such, WSKH said it would not remain a mute spectator when one of its most important member was treated unfairly and given step-motherly treatment.
Referring to its November 22, 2021 declaration extending full and unconditional support to Akato Chophi, WSKH reiterated the resolution and said the hoho stood firm on its decision.
Meanwhile, considering all these impending issues, WSKH appealed to competent authorities to take into consideration the offer for maintaining ceasefire by NSCN/GPRN (Akato) and immediately address the issue of signing a ceasefire agreement and put it into pen and paper for the common interest of all to continue living in peace.
WSKH said it was also appalled by the declaration of NSCN/GPRN (Akato) that there were some individuals/groups working against the ceasefire between the group and the Centre. If at all the allegation was true, WSKH cautioned the groups with vested interest to immediately stop all sorts of malicious designs, as that would benefit nobody and badly effect everyone directly and indirectly.
Appealing to all concerned, including competent authorities, NGOs/CSOs and individuals, to work for peace, WSKH also warned individuals working against peace, adding that in the eventuality of problems and chaos, WSKH would never tolerate those involved and they would be solely held responsible.
WSKH also reminded everyone that Nagas were yet to recover from the shock of the unfortunate incidents of December 4 and 5, 2021 where 14 innocent civilians were massacred and several injured.
He declared, “… we cannot afford yet another such incidents or worse for the simple fact that the WSKH area comprises of three districts where the density of population, assets and potential threat to innocent civilians and risk involved are way higher than the ill-fated Oting.”