ISLAMABAD: At least five lawmakers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have rejected allegations of horse-trading in the Senate elections, saying they are ready to satisfy the party in any way.
Speaking to a private TV channel, MPA Arif Yousuf, who is also a special assistant to Chief Minister Pervez Khattak for law, said he has not sold his vote and cannot even think of it. He said that he was ready for whatever way Imran Khan chooses to verify it.
Yousuf said he would respond to any show-cause notice by the party, adding that he was a PTI worker and will remain so. He said that the inquiry conducted into the matter wasn’t adequate and that he was not even called and inquired about.
MPA Yaseen Khalil said he had been astounded to have heard of his name among the ones selling their votes. He said that his name was included in the list as part of a conspiracy and his stance was not sought.
Ubaid ullah Mayar, PTI MPA from Mardan, denied having received money from anyone for his vote. He said if there was any evidence then it should be brought forth, adding that action against him was illogical. MPA Nageena Khan said she voted in accordance with the party decision, while lawmaker Amjad Afridi said the PTI had already expelled him and he was an independent member.
Published in Daily Times, April 19th 2018.
