Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Ikhtiar Wali has said governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could remain in place until the next elections if necessary, while claiming that suspended Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is in protective custody.
Speaking on ARY News’ morning show Ba Khabar Savera, Wali said governor’s rule would continue for as long as required.
“If necessary, governor’s rule will remain in place until the elections,” he said, adding that elections would be held on schedule without any disruption.
His remarks come after the reported imposition of emergency measures and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, amid political uncertainty over the province’s leadership and the status of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
Where is Sohail Afridi?
Addressing questions about Afridi’s whereabouts, Wali claimed that the chief minister was in protective custody and had surrendered himself voluntarily.
Wali also said Afridi and members of the provincial assembly had already been suspended, arguing that the provincial assembly had not been functioning.
He further stated that accountability would proceed without discrimination and that no one would be spared.
The statements come amid uncertainty surrounding Afridi’s status and the political situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Wali’s remarks regarding the continuation of governor’s rule and Afridi’s custody reflect his account of the situation. The legal basis and duration of the measures, as well as independent confirmation of Afridi’s current whereabouts, were not established in the information provided.
