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{{Short description|Indian organisation}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2024}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = Angami Public Organisation
| region_served = [[Angami Naga|Angami Region]], India
| logo = Angami Public Organisation.svg{{!}}class=skin-invert
| type =
| abbreviation = APO
| headquarters = [[Kohima]]
| native_name =
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| num_volunteers =
| owner =
| founders =
| key_people = Thejao Vihienuo<br>''President''
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1972|04|08}}
| focus =
| footnotes = '''Motto:''' ''Right is Might''
}}
The '''Angami Public Organisation''' ('''APO''') is a public organisation based in the Indian state of [[Nagaland]]. Headquartered in [[Kohima]], it was established on 8 April 1972 and serves as the apex organisation of the [[Angami Naga|Angami]] [[Naga people|Naga]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Medolenuo|first=Ambrocia|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/nagaland/2022/04/06/nagaland-angami-public-organization-to-celebrate-50-yrs-on-april-8/|title=Angami Public Organization to celebrate 50 yrs on April 8|date=6 April 2022|website=[[East Mojo]]|access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nagalandpost.com/index.php/angami-public-organisation-apo-reaffirms-dec-2016-resolution-on-ulb-polls/|title=Angami Public Organisation (APO) reaffirms Dec 2016 resolution on ULB polls|date=19 March 2023|website=[[Nagaland Post]]|access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>

The organisation often engages with government authorities and other tribal bodies on matters such as development, land rights and peace initiatives in the region.

== History ==
Angami Public Organisation was founded on 8 April 1972 with Zapuvisie Lhousa as its first president.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nagalandpage.com/angami-public-organisation-celebrates-golden-jubilee/|title=Angami Public Organisation celebrates golden jubilee|date=8 April 2022|website=[[Nagaland Page]]|access-date=7 July 2023}}</ref>

== Member organisations ==
The Angami Public Organisation comprises several area-based public organisations representing different regions of the Angamis. These constituent bodies form the core structure of the APO and participate in its deliberations and decision-making. They are:<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://morungexpress.com/apo-deliberates-with-frontal-organizations|title=APO deliberates with frontal organizations|date=10 September 2012|website=[[The Morung Express]]|access-date=20 March 2026}}</ref>
* Chakhroma Public Organisation
* Northern Angami Public Organisation
* [[Southern Angami Public Organisation]]
* Western Angami Public Organisation

== Frontal organisations ==
The APO works in coordination with various frontal organisations which function as affiliated bodies and assist in addressing issues related to their respective groups. They are:<ref name=":0"/>
* Angami Gazetted Officers' Krotho
* Angami Sports Association
* Angami Students' Union
* [[Angami Women Organisation]]
* Angami Youth Organisation

== Presidents ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
! width="250" style="background:#b3d1e3; | President
! width="250" style="background:#b3d1e3; |
Tenure
! width="250" style="background:#b3d1e3; | Reference
|-
| Thejao Vihienuo || 2024–''Incumbent'' || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://morungexpress.com/angami-public-organization-inducts-new-executives|title=Angami Public Organization inducts new executives|date=1 August 2024|newspaper=[[The Morung Express]]|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Razouvotuo Chatsu || 2021–2024 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://ipr.nagaland.gov.in/cm-rio-graces-apo-golden-jubilee|title=CM RIO GRACES APO GOLDEN JUBILEE|website=DIPR Nagaland|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Kepelhusie Terhüja || 2018–2021 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/angamis-urged-to-uphold-apo-integrity|title=Angamis urged to uphold APO integrity|date=17 January 2018|newspaper=[[Eastern Mirror]]|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Vilhusa Seleyi || 2015–2018 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://tiryimyim.in/ayo-jubilee-tembangba-sentong-nung-dr-vilhusa-i-lanurtem-ayongzuk/|title=AYO jubilee tembangba sentong nung Dr. Vilhusa-i lanurtem ayongzük|date=7 November 2016|newspaper=Tir Yimyim Nagaland|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Keneingunyü Sekhose || 2011–2015 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://morungexpress.com/apo-new-office-bearers-elected|title=APO new office bearers elected|date=12 December 2011|newspaper=[[The Morung Express]]|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Kekhriengulie Linyü || 2008–2011 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://nagalandpost.com/nagaland-cm-apo-others-condole-demise-of-former-apo-president|title=CM, APO, others condole demise of former APO president|date=4 January 2026|newspaper=[[Nagaland Post]]|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Mhiesizokho Zinyü || 2005–2008 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://morungexpress.com/confrontation-over-village-name-resolved|title=Confrontation over Village name resolved|date=13 September 2005|newspaper=[[The Morung Express]]|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Vipose Zao || 2002–2005 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://morungexpress.com/cm-apo-mourn-demise-of-retired-dig-v-zao|title=CM, APO mourn demise of retired DIG V Zao|date=30 September 2022|newspaper=[[The Morung Express]]|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Kewhilhou Miachieo || 1999–2002 ||
|-
| Neidilie Kuotsu || 1997–1999 ||
|-
| Krurovi Peseyie || 1996–1997 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/president-of-naga-club-passes-away|title=President of Naga Club passes away|date=12 January 2021|newspaper=[[Eastern Mirror]]|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| Abi Yalie || 1992–1996 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://nagalandpost.com/khwuno-thevo-viswe-rachu-reaffirm-historic-brotherhood/|title=Khwüno-Thevo, Viswe-Rachü reaffirm historic brotherhood|date=1 March 2026|newspaper=[[Nagaland Post]]|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
| [[Zaku Zachariah Tsükrü]] || 1990–1992 ||
|-
| Kerisal Kenna-o || 1988–1990 ||
|-
| P. Vikuolie Pienyü || 1987–1988 ||
|-
| Joshua Kire || 1984–1987 ||
|-
| Thinuoselie Keyho || 1980–1984 ||
|-
| Setu Liegise || 1975–1980 ||
|-
| Zapuvisie Lhousa || 1972–1975 || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://morungexpress.com/old-writer-mezoma-village-0|title=The old writer in Mezoma village|date=18 October 2017|newspaper=[[The Morung Express]]|access-date=18 March 2026}}</ref>
|-
|}

== See also ==
* [[Naga Hoho]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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