ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Pakistan’s electoral body.
He cited alleged rigging during the recent parliamentary elections as the basis for his demand.
Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail following his meeting with Imran Khan, Barrister Gohar said that, it is imperative for CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja to step down from his position.
He argued that Raja’s tenure has been marred by controversy and failure to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections.
Gohar stressed the need for impartial inquiries into electoral discrepancies, emphasizing that the election results must accurately reflect the public mandate. He specifically highlighted the importance of aligning Form 47 with Form 45 to ensure transparency in the consolidation process.
The PTI leader said that Form 45s were the ECP’s responsibility, and the returning officers were bound to announce results according to these documents. “But under the incumbent chief election commissioner, this cannot happen,” added he.
Senators Also Demand Chief Election Commissioner’s Resignation
Earlier today, the opposition senators have strongly criticized the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), alleging its actions during the recent elections amounted to treason. They called for the trial of the chief election commissioner under Article 6.
Senator Mushtaq Ahmed from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) denounced the recent elections as “fake” and accused several institutions, including the election commission, the government, and the judiciary, of denying the people their fundamental right to fair representation.
Senator Tahir Bizenjo of the National Party has demanded action against the CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja during the Senate session debate concerning the alleged irregularities observed in the recently concluded elections.
