Summary He questions Akram Raja’s statement about alleged undemocratic decision-makers and a conspiracy within the party
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has demanded an apology from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja over his remarks concerning alleged undemocratic decision-making and a group accused of influencing key party appointments.
Gandapur questioned Raja’s statement about alleged undemocratic decision-makers and a conspiracy within the party, asking him to identify the individuals involved and clarify the basis for his allegations.
He also asked which members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly were allegedly seeking to decide the provincial party president and the next chief minister without the approval of the party’s political committee.
Raising questions about the appointment of Ali Asghar Khan as acting provincial president in the absence of Junaid Akbar, Gandapur asked whether an official notification had been issued and who had authorised the decision.
He stressed the need for a transparent review of the party leadership’s performance, decisions and responsibilities, saying the KP parliamentary party wanted to resolve the ongoing crisis through constitutional and political consultation.
Gandapur further questioned the authority of a few individuals to label elected representatives as traitors, calling for clarity and accountability amid the party’s internal disagreements.
Meanwhile, Salman Akram Raja had alleged that undemocratic decision-makers were undermining PTI’s internal consensus. He said a narrative was being circulated that a group of 68 members of the KP Assembly was preparing to announce candidates for the provincial party presidency and the office of chief minister.
According to Raja, the same group was also being blamed for paving the way for the imposition of an emergency and governor’s rule in the province. He maintained that Ali Asghar Khan was serving as acting provincial president in Junaid Akbar’s absence.
Raja also used strong language against those he described as “snakes and spies,” saying they would be defeated.
The exchange highlights growing differences within PTI over internal decision-making, leadership appointments and the political direction of its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa parliamentary party.
