Ali Amin Gandapur has resigned as chief minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on the directives of PTI founder Imran Khan. He submitted his resignation to Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, with Sohail Afridi nominated as his successor.
In a statement, Gandapur said, “In compliance with the orders of Imran Khan, I am resigning from the position of chief minister.”
He described the role of chief minister as an honour and added that his resignation was in line with the leadership’s decision. “The position of chief minister was an honour for me, and I am resigning as per the decision of the leadership,” he said.
He further stated that when he assumed office, the province was facing severe challenges, including financial instability and the threat of terrorism. “When I took office, the province was struggling with financial crisis and the serious challenge of terrorism,” Gandapur explained.
During his tenure, Gandapur said he managed to guide the province towards financial stability. “In one and a half years, I steered the province towards financial stability,” he noted.
He also highlighted his government’s efforts against terrorism, which he said were carried out with courage and determination. “We took bold actions against terrorism, and I am proud of the efforts we made,” he added.
Under the leadership of Imran Khan, Gandapur said his government launched several major development projects across the province.
He expressed gratitude towards his cabinet members, party lawmakers, and the bureaucracy for their support during his tenure. “I am thankful to my cabinet members, party members, and the bureaucracy,” he said.
Despite the many challenges, Gandapur stressed that his primary focus remained serving the people with sincerity. “I have always made decisions in the interest of Pakistan,” he concluded.
The PTI leadership confirmed that Ali Amin Gandapur will be removed from office. A decision, in this regard, has been taken by Imran Khan. Speaking to reporters outside Adiala Jail on Wednesday, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said the decision had been finalised.
“It is true that Ali Amin Gandapur is being removed from the chief ministership. Sohail Afridi has been nominated as the new chief minister of K-P,” Raja told journalists. He said Imran Khan has personally explained “the detailed background of the matter” and instructed him to announce the decision publicly.
PTI has replaced KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur with Sohail Afridi, as confirmed by PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja. Afridi, approved by Imran Khan, is a young, dynamic leader.
Born in 1989 into a middle-class family and part of the Shalobar tribe, he began his political journey with the ISF.
Afridi was elected to the KP Assembly as an independent in Feb 2024, joined PTI, and became Special Assistant to the Chief Minister, later promoted to Minister for Higher Education.
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