Council of Rengma Baptist Churches (CRBC) has resolved to endorse the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) resolution adopted at the 21st triennial convention held from February 2-4 at Impur.
A press release from CRBC executive secretary, Haiwalo Apon said that CRBC took this decision in an Emergency Meeting held on February 9, at Mission Centre, Zunpha, Tseminyu.
Appreciating and acknowledging the call of the NBCC to Naga leaders to safeguard and uphold faith and Christian principles at all costs, CRBC said that it was unfortunate that some still misconstrue and view pessimistically the clean election movement spearheaded by NBCC. CRBC said that it had recommitted to reinforcing “the prophetic role against the resistance from society at large in this ensuing election process.”
CRBC opined that corruption, false promises and a flawed democratic process causes enormous damages to society because it hits at the heart of value systems and ethics. Healing and restoration is not easy and we do not see immediate results, CRBC said and added that a certain degree of transformation had begun with some individuals and families even returning bribes after their consciences were awakened.
It also expressed displeasure over “few section”(s) of certain group leaders declaring support for particular candidates which, it said, goes against the clean election banner of every individual being entitled to their own opinions and votes. “We pray that God’s grace will abound even at this situation,” CRBC said.
It issued a ‘humble and prayerful’ appeal to all Nagas, Rengmas in particular, to refrain from group declaration, violence, hatred, booth capturing and any other malpractices commonly seen during elections. The Clean Election Committee sought to inform the Rengmas in general through the press release that CRBC is organizing a common platform on February 15 at 10:30 a.m at RSA ground, Tseminyu Old Town so that the Rengma public can get an opportunity to elect the best and capable candidate.
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