Dimapur, Sep. 10 (EMN): Adhering to the age-old Sumi customary law and ancestral practice, Thahekhu village has installed Samson Aye as the GB of the village during a formal ceremony held at his residence on September 10.
The executive secretary of the Western Sumi Baptist Churches Kuqhakulu, Rev. Dr. Phughoto Aye, read a passage from the Bible and invoked God’s blessings upon the new village chief, while Hukiye Yepthomi, Head GB of Thahekhu village, conferred the authority on him by presenting him with a red blanket in presence of village elders and church leaders, an update from Thahekhu village council stated.
Speaking on the occasion, Samson Aye pledged to work for the uplift and welfare of the village. Stating that it should be collective effort of all to bring about social harmony and progress in the society, he has sought the cooperation and support of the village residents.
Speaking on behalf of the Thahekhu Village Ccouncil (TVC), former MLA Hewoto Y Awomi, who is also the advisor of the council, stated that the people of Thahekhu village would benefit immensely through the leadership of Samson.
Also speaking on the occasion, the president of Western Sumi Hoho (WSH), Shikaho Zhimo, stated that the whole of Western Sumi was privileged to have an energetic man leading the people.
Head GB of Khehokhu village, Hokiye Yeptho, gave a brief background of how Thahekhu village was established in the year 1951.
