Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur firmly stated that he would not offer an apology, asking, “To whom should I apologize, and for what?”
He argued that those responsible for harming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan should be the ones apologizing.
In a video message on Sunday, Gandapur criticized the government for spreading misinformation about access to rallies, stating that no one should expect fairness from people with “small minds.”
He accused former leaders Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari of undermining democracy for their gain, claiming that Nawaz misused the nation’s wealth, while Shahbaz Sharif is merely a loyal follower, and Maryam Nawaz was raised in an authoritarian environment.
Gandapur expressed concern that the current rulers are driving the country into darkness, emphasizing that Imran Khan has been imprisoned for 414 days. He asserted that the nation is not enslaved and will not accept subjugation.
He also pointed out that the judiciary has reported being pressured and that they do not recognize the unconstitutional changes made to Form 47. He argued that Imran Khan’s release would only occur when the judiciary becomes independent.
Discussing the economic conditions under Khan’s government, Gandapur said that the economy, electricity, gas, and employment were better during his leadership.
He claimed that Khan had intended to make independent foreign policy decisions before a conspiracy led to his government being ousted.
Looking ahead, Gandapur outlined plans to secure freedom for future generations. He called for peaceful protests across the country on September 27 and announced a rally in Mianwali on September 29, along with events in Rawalpindi and other cities.
He concluded by stating that the movement will continue and urged the public to remain engaged and prepared for action.
Gandapur also noted that if cases are to be filed against them, they should proceed, as injustices have been committed against their workers, questioning who would take responsibility for those wrongs.
