Adinno Z. Phizo, president of the Naga National Council (NNC) and the eldest daughter of prominent Naga leader A.Z. Phizo, died at Bethel Hospital in Kohima on October 8 following a brief illness. She was the head of the NNC (Adinno) faction and had led the organisation for more than three decades. The NNC and the Federal Government of Nagaland confirmed that she passed away at around 8 p.m. in Kohima.
Her death marks the end of a long political chapter linked to the Naga movement for self-determination. Further details about her funeral and the mourning period are expected to be announced by the organisations.
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Key Facts
- Name: Adinno Z. Phizo
- Position: President, Naga National Council (NNC)
- Location of death: Bethel Hospital, Kohima, Nagaland
- Date of death: October 8
- Cause: Brief illness
- Father: A.Z. Phizo, prominent Naga leader
- NNC leadership: Assumed leadership in 1990
Adinno Phizo Dies in Kohima
Adinno Z. Phizo died at Bethel Hospital in Kohima after a brief illness. The NNC and the Federal Government of Nagaland announced her death through a joint notification.
According to the notification, she passed away at around 8 p.m. on October 8. The organisations said they would announce further information about the funeral arrangements and mourning period later.
Her death comes after decades of involvement in the Naga political movement and leadership of the NNC faction associated with her.
Took Over NNC Leadership After Her Father
Adinno Phizo assumed leadership of the Naga National Council after the death of her father, A.Z. Phizo, in London on April 30, 1990.
She was initially appointed acting president following his death. She was later formally elected as president at an NNC meeting held in Kohima on May 12, 1990.
Her leadership was subsequently reaffirmed at an NNC general meeting held in Longmisa village in March 1991. According to accounts associated with the organisation, more than 6,000 people attended the meeting.
Legacy of A.Z. Phizo
A.Z. Phizo, who lived from 1904 to 1990, was a prominent figure in the Naga movement for self-determination.
Adinno Phizo continued to uphold the NNC’s position on Naga sovereignty and the 1951 Naga plebiscite. The NNC has maintained that the plebiscite recorded an overwhelming vote in favour of independence.
Her political role therefore remained closely connected to the legacy and positions established by her father.
Years in London and Return to Nagaland
Adinno Phizo spent several decades in London alongside her father before returning to Nagaland on significant occasions.
In 1990, she accompanied her father’s mortal remains to Kohima following his death in London. His return and burial in Nagaland marked an important moment for supporters of the Naga movement.
She subsequently remained associated with the NNC and continued to lead the organisation’s faction while advocating its long-standing political position.
What happened to Adinno Z. Phizo?
Adinno Z. Phizo, president of the NNC (Adinno) faction, died at Bethel Hospital in Kohima on October 8 following a brief illness.
When did Adinno Phizo become NNC president?
She became acting president after the death of her father, A.Z. Phizo, in April 1990. She was formally elected NNC president at a meeting in Kohima on May 12, 1990.
What is known about her funeral?
The NNC and the Federal Government of Nagaland said further details regarding her funeral arrangements and the mourning period would be announced later.
Location Context
Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, remains an important political and historical centre of the Naga movement. Adinno Phizo’s death in the city marks a significant development in the history of the NNC and the wider Naga political movement.
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