Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has expressed deep concern over growing divisions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), warning that a factional campaign is actively trying to undermine party unity by promoting Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, as the next party chairperson—and possibly even prime minister.

In a candid video message shared on social media, Gandapur revealed that he had personally warned Imran Khan about certain “vloggers” and propagandists working to sow discord inside the party. He alleged that Aleema Khan is not only refusing to curb this divisive activity but is reportedly supporting it.

The KP Chief Minister also pointed out that columnist Hafeezullah Niazi, a relative of Imran Khan, has been publishing articles portraying Aleema Khan as the future leader of PTI. Gandapur cautioned that these moves threaten to fracture the party, warning that the ongoing campaign damages PTI’s cohesion and public image.

Gandapur described the PTI as splintering into factions motivated by vested interests, which he believes is creating despair among party workers. He stressed that he had conveyed the gravity of the situation to Imran Khan during their recent meeting, which focused on urgent matters such as party reforms, government changes, and cabinet reshuffles.

The KP CM also highlighted that despite political tensions, consultations between him and Imran Khan continue, with directions issued on both party and provincial government affairs. He emphasized that reforms and adjustments in the government are ongoing, aiming for stability and better governance.

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Addressing the PTI workers, Gandapur urged unity and cautioned against falling into factional traps. He further blamed “vlogs and online dramas” for delaying Imran Khan’s release and accused the government of deliberately widening internal rifts by restricting meetings with the party leader.