Church leaders appeal for grace, sanity amid Kezoltsa deadlock

DIMAPUR — In light of the ongoing deadlock on the Kezoltsa land dispute, church leaders from the Tenyimia tribes have issued an appeal for grace and sanity to prevail.

“At this juncture of the Naga crisis, we are being fragmented by unhealed differences and conflicts from the past known to all of us. We are deeply pained that some members of our family are caught up in the matrix of the Kezol-Tsa crisis,” read the appeal, appended by 14 church leaders from the Tenyimia tribes on Friday.

Citing biblical and moral principles, the church leaders emphasised the importance of forgiveness, love, and peaceful resolution in times of conflict. They underscored the need to rise above adversarial positions and allow space for sanity to prevail, enabling divine intervention to guide the community towards an honourable settlement.

“Our appeal comes from our concern for what tomorrow’s generation will inherit from us. Will they rise and call us blessed?” asked the appeal letter.

The signatories of the letter include Rev. Dr. Chekrovei Cho-o, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, Rev. Dr. Visor H. Zeliang, Rev. Fr. Vemedo Kezo, Rev. Dr. Rachülie Vihienuo, Rev. Keviyiekielie Linyü, Rev. Zakiebeinyü Peseyie, Rev. Visakuolie Chüsi, Rev. David Koza, Rev. Haiwalo Apon, Rev. Vevozo Khamo, Rev. Zhabu Terhüja, Rev. Fr. Dr. Solomon Vizo, and Rev. Rathvu Pochury.