KG Kenye and others during the welcoming programme for LJP (RV) Enhulumi unit members who joined the NPF en masse on August 11. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Phek | August 11
The LJP (RV) unit of Enhulumi village under the 17th Chizami Assembly Constituency in Phek district has resigned from the party and joined the Naga People’s Front (NPF) en masse.
A welcoming programme was held at Enhulumi village on August 11 in the presence of Power & Parliamentary Affairs Minister KG Kenye, who represents the 17th Chizami A/C.
In his address, Kenye described the event as a ‘very happy’ occasion for the NPF, particularly for the 17th Chizami Area Unit, following the en masse joining of members of the LJP (RV) from Enhulumi village to the NPF.
“Now we can confidently say that the NPF party enjoys absolute majority in Enhulumi village,” he added, welcoming the members to the NPF family.
Kenye also expressed gratitude to them for reposing their faith in his leadership and called upon them to work together for progress and all-round development.
The minister, who is also the Chief Whip of the NPF, hoped that more people and supporters would join the party in the coming days.
In his declaration speech, Wekhrolo Lohe, Advisor, LJP, said they would henceforth work with the NPF.
Krolhipe Lohe, Unit President, LJP, said they had joined the NPF without any condition and assured that they would work together to strengthen the NPF.
Chubutse Naro, President, NPF Phek Division, welcomed them to the NPF family and acknowledged them for coming forward to strengthen the position of Kenye and Chief Minister & NPF President Dr Neiphiu Rio.
Cusayi Lohe, Secretary, COB NPF; Keziikhwelo Ngatsi, Advisor, LJP; and other party leaders also spoke at the programme.
Earlier, Lhionyi Puro, President, NPF Enhulumi Village Unit, delivered the welcome address.
The programme was chaired by Welhipe Chiero, NPF Vice President, Area Unit, while Kope-u Chirhah, Chairperson, Enhulumi Women Society, invoked God’s blessings.
Vote of thanks was proposed by Neikute Elah, Treasurer, NPF Enhulumi Village Unit, while Kethotshiilo Puro, Pastor, YBC, pronounced the benediction.
