KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur made it clear that he didn’t see much point in the ceremony where the new KP governor was sworn in. Gandapur shared this view during a talk with media, saying he felt it wasn’t worth his time. By skipping the event, he wanted to make a statement about his disapproval.
Gandapur emphasized the issue of Form 47, saying it was at the heart of the matter. He explained that he hadn’t attended similar ceremonies before because he didn’t believe those elected through Form 47 were legitimate. This disagreement stemmed from the elections held on February 8, where the PTI accused other parties of cheating, particularly with Form 47.
The recent appointment of Faisal Karim Kundi as the new governor of KP stirred up more tension. His taking office, replacing Haji Ghulam Ali, highlighted the ongoing struggle over legitimacy in KP. Gandapur’s absence from the ceremony spoke volumes, showing that the issue wasn’t going away anytime soon.
Faisal Karim Kundi, a senior leader of the PPP, suggested that Gandapur might have been too busy to attend the ceremony. But underneath, there were deeper tensions related to the power-sharing deal between PPP and PML-N.
This agreement, made after a closely contested election, showed how fragile politics in KP can be. It affected who got important jobs and how things were run in the province. Gandapur’s decision not to attend the ceremony was just one part of a bigger struggle for power and legitimacy in KP. The debate over Form 47 was a constant reminder of this ongoing challenge.
