Reserved seats: Sherpao hails SC verdict, demands CEC’s resignation

PESHAWAR: Demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner, Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Saturday hailed the decision of the Supreme Court in the reserved seats case.

In a statement, he said the resignation of the chief election commissioner and other members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) would pave the way for ensuring the holding of the free and fair elections in future.

Aftab Sherpao said the Supreme Court’s decision was a no-confidence against the ECP the way it conducted the general election 2024. “The apex court decision has proved that the ECP did not act as an impartial body in conducting the last general election in a free and fair manner,” the QWP leader remarked, adding that the election watchdog had acted against the relevant laws and the Constitution. He called for bringing electoral reforms with the consensus of all the political parties as it was the only way and democratic solution to steer the country out of the prevailing challenges. He said all political parties were dissatisfied with the performance of the ECP, therefore, the chief election commissioner should resign as he failed to ensure free and fair election. Aftab Sherpao said the Supreme Court decision served as a reality check for the political parties, which should realize that they must deliver and serve the people to stay relevant in national politics.