PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said he fully accepts the decision of PTI founder Imran Khan and reaffirmed that the party remains united under his leadership.
In an interview with a private television channel, Gandapur said all parliamentary members have expressed full confidence in the founder’s decision, adding that “the opposition is trying to create unnecessary political drama, but their conspiracy will not succeed.”
He stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has always been the stronghold of PTI founder Imran Khan, and despite political challenges, the party’s workers have remained steadfast through every difficulty since 2022. “The founder of PTI directed me to resign, and I have done so in compliance with his orders,” he said, adding that those trying to prolong the issue are only creating further confusion.
Gandapur emphasized that he will not accept any ministerial or party position, even if offered again by Imran Khan. “I have already conveyed my message that I will continue working as a dedicated party worker,” he added.
He also remarked that the opposition cannot topple Sohail Afridi’s government through political maneuvering, warning that Pakistan is already facing serious challenges and further instability would be damaging.
It is pertinent to mention that a day earlier, Imran Khan had removed Gandapur from his position as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“It has been decided that Ali Amin Gandapur will no longer remain the Chief Minister,” Salman Akram Raja said, confirming the development. He added that Sohail Afridi would be appointed as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Commenting on the security situation, Raja said incidents of terrorism have increased this year, resulting in multiple casualties.
