PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has convened today for the election of a new Chief Minister.
Amid the process, the Governor has raised objections over the resignation of former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has warned of protests if any hurdles are imposed.
According to sources, the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa questioned the formalities of Gandapur’s resignation, but the government dismissed the objections and decided to hold the election today.
The Speaker of the KP Assembly stated that the resignation was submitted under Article 130 of the Constitution, which does not provide for approval or rejection of a resignation.
Opposition parties have declared the election unconstitutional and plan to approach the court, with their lawyers fully prepared. Renowned legal expert Salman Akram Raja is expected to be present for any court proceedings related to the opposition’s petition.
In response, PTI held a parliamentary party meeting at the Chief Minister’s House last night, claiming attendance of 92 members, all of whom pledged support for candidate Sohail Afridi.
The party has instructed all organizations and workers to stay alert and has promised strong political and public protests if the election is obstructed.
