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Jumah Khan Fateh denies reports of differences with IEA leadership
Fateh said he has never opposed the leadership of the Islamic Emirate, describing media reports of alleged differences as “far from the truth.”
Former Zabul Deputy Governor Jumah Khan Fateh has dismissed reports claiming he had disagreements with the leadership of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), saying the allegations are unfounded.
Fateh made the remarks after travelling to Kabul, where he met with the Prime Minister at the Presidential Palace. He was accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff and the Minister of Economy.
In an interview with the BBC, Fateh said he has never opposed the leadership of the Islamic Emirate, describing media reports of alleged differences as “far from the truth.”
He said his departure from his post in Zabul was due to language-related challenges and health concerns, adding that he remains ready to serve the country in any role assigned to him by the leadership.
Recent media reports had suggested that Fateh was reluctant to continue working with the government because of differences with senior officials. He rejected those claims, reiterating his commitment to serving the country.
It remains unclear whether any decisions were made during his meeting with the Prime Minister or whether he will be appointed to a new government position.
Earlier this week, the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of National Defense of the Islamic Emirate, Fasiuddin Fitrat, rejected reports that Fateh had distanced himself from the government, describing claims of disagreements with the leadership as “media propaganda.”
Fetrat said Fateh was unable to assume his appointment as deputy governor of Zabul province due to personal and family-related circumstances.
He said some media outlets had portrayed the situation as evidence of a dispute between Fateh and the Islamic Emirate, but insisted the reports were inaccurate.
Fitrat stressed that the matter was solely related to Fateh’s family circumstances and did not reflect any differences with the leadership.
He also dismissed reports claiming that security forces had been deployed to arrest Fateh, calling the allegations “false and far from reality.”
The comments came amid speculation in some media reports regarding Fateh’s status following his appointment as deputy governor of Zabul.