Omar Ayub, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), madeassertions regarding the future prospects of Chief Election Commissioner(CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja during a media interaction outside the IslamabadHigh Court (IHC). Ayub alleged that CEC Raja is set to be appointed as anambassador in a Western country upon his return to Pakistan, as per areport by ARY News.
Ayub criticized CEC Raja, accusing him of indulging in foreign trips forleisure rather than official duties. He specifically mentioned that CECRaja had left the country for recreational purposes. Additionally, Ayub hadpreviously asserted that efforts were underway by the federal government todesignate CEC Raja as the ambassador to Canada.
During a session in the National Assembly on March 13, Ayub demanded theresignation of CEC Raja, citing allegations of electoral misconduct duringthe February 8 general elections. These accusations were part of a broaderdiscourse surrounding electoral integrity and the conduct of electionofficials.
In parallel, Ayub raised concerns about pre-election irregularitiesoccurring nationwide in anticipation of an upcoming by-election. Hehighlighted the reduction in the number of polling stations ahead of theApril 21 by-election, where 239 candidates were competing for 23 vacantseats across national and provincial assemblies.
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Ayub’s remarks underscored the heightened scrutiny and political tensionsurrounding electoral processes in Pakistan.