Islamabad (HRNW) — The Federal Constitutional Court has admitted for regular hearing a petition seeking to invalidate the election of Sohail Afridi as Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan heard the petition filed by Sher Afzal Marwat.
Appearing in person, Marwat argued that a chief minister resigns voluntarily, whereas Ali Amin Gandapur did not resign of his own free will but was allegedly made to step down at the direction of the convicted founder of PTI.
He further argued that the Supreme Court has already held that a disqualified person cannot run state affairs.
The admission of the petition for regular hearing means the constitutional and legal questions raised by the petitioner will now be examined by the court in further proceedings.
Human Rights Angle
The appointment of a provincial chief executive is directly linked to constitutional governance, democratic representation and the public’s right to accountable government. A transparent and impartial judicial process is essential when questions are raised regarding the constitutional validity of a political transition.
Human Angle
For the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the issue goes beyond political rivalry. Stability in the provincial government directly affects public administration, delivery of essential services and the ability of elected institutions to address citizens’ concerns.
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Disclaimer
This report is based on the court proceedings and the arguments presented by the petitioner. The allegations and legal claims mentioned in the petition remain subject to judicial determination and should not be treated as established facts unless confirmed by the court.
