PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has made it clear that individuals who backed the 26th Constitutional Amendment will face consequences.
During a session of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Gandapur expressed strong opposition to the amendment, labeling it unconstitutional and asserting that it serves the interests of a select few while undermining the judiciary.
He criticized the current government for lacking a legitimate mandate, emphasizing, “We will reclaim our mandate with the people’s support and reject such amendments.”
Gandapur described their struggle as ideological, stating, “In this ideological war, those who think they can intimidate us are mistaken. This challenging time has revealed who truly stands by our ideology and who has betrayed it.”
He specifically warned those who supported the amendment or failed to vote against it, calling it a betrayal of Imran Khan. “We will hold them accountable; there will be no escape for such individuals,” he stated firmly.
Gandapur asserted that betrayal—whether motivated by coercion or personal gain—will not go unpunished. “If they were compelled, they could have resigned. Those who shifted loyalties for selfish reasons will face the nation’s judgment,” he added, stressing that escaping accountability will not be easy.
He also issued a warning regarding the appointment of the senior-most judge as chief justice, stating, “If this does not happen, we will take to the streets again.”
Gandapur addressed state institutions, reminding them of their accountability. “No one can act in this country without facing consequences,” he insisted. He criticized the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for focusing on political vendettas, stating, “Billions of public funds have been wasted for political revenge.”
He concluded by pointing out that institutions led by personal appointments cannot progress, which contributes to Pakistan’s debt crisis and overall decline. “This is the result of misguided policies and illegal amendments,” he said.
