PPP leaders demand PTI leadership’s accountability

Local leaders from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Bajaur criticized the 13-year rule of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) in the province, deeming it the darkest and most corrupt period in Bajaur's history. At a press conference, PPP leaders demanded strict accountability for former PTI ministers and lawmakers. Shakeel Khan Utmankhel, Shahabuddin, Mian Samiullah Jan, Haider Ali Shah, and Abdullah Advocate addressed the gathering, welcoming the imposition of emergency and governor's rule.

They emphasized the need for improved law and order and strengthened governance to prevent further crises. The PPP, a democratic party, believes that democracy is the best form of governance. However, they acknowledged that the PTI government's misguided policies, especially its prolonged confrontation with the federal government over combating terrorism, necessitated these extraordinary measures.

The PPP, along with the general public and local residents in Bajaur, supports the governor and his team of advisors for restoring peace, combating corruption, and enhancing governance. They urged the governor and his team to take effective action against corruption and hold all former PTI provincial ministers, lawmakers, and those involved in corruption accountable.

The PPP accused local PTI lawmakers of promoting corruption in the district and amassing wealth through embezzlement of public funds intended for development projects. They called for transparent and independent investigations into meritless recruitments and appointments made by PTI local lawmakers and their family members and secretaries, asserting that most appointments during the PTI era were made without merit.

Additionally, they demanded the resumption of work on halted development projects in Bajaur and across the province.