Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi confirmed that the resignation of PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur as Chief Minister has been officially received and accepted, putting an end to days of confusion and administrative back-and-forth.
Gandapur’s sudden decision to step down earlier this week triggered widespread speculation regarding the province’s political future and internal shifts within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Party insiders revealed that Imran Khan has nominated Sohail Afridi as the new Chief Minister, signaling a significant change in the party’s provincial leadership.
The situation grew more dramatic when Gandapur’s handwritten resignation letter, circulated in the media the previous night, appeared to have gone missing amid bureaucratic delays. Initially, the Governor’s House denied receiving any such letter, fueling political uncertainty and rumors of internal discord.
However, Governor Kundi later clarified through social media that the resignation had been formally accepted at 2:30 p.m., and the process would proceed according to constitutional and legal protocols.
Political analysts view this as a pivotal moment for PTI in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suggesting that the reshuffle could reshape the province’s power dynamics. Gandapur, known for his assertive leadership style, played a key role in maintaining PTI’s stronghold in the region, and his departure raises questions about the party’s strategy moving forward.
With Sohail Afridi expected to take charge soon, attention now turns to how the new leadership will navigate governance challenges, maintain political stability, and sustain PTI’s influence in a province long considered its core base.
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