After much twists and turns, Imran Khan finally out of Oxford chancellor’s race
Oxford University has not included former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan’s name in the list of candidates to run for the position of the varsity’s chancellor.
Nearly 40 candidates have been included in the list as those candidates whose candidacy has been approved.
Khan, a former prime minister, had submitted his papers for the post, but as he is imprisoned, a leading UK legal firm had pointed out that he was ineligible for Oxford Chancellorship as per the university’s regulations.
The university, after publishing the list, said: “In the first round of voting, voters will have the opportunity to rank as many candidates as they choose. The top 5 candidates will go on to a second round, to take place during the Week 6 of Michaelmas Term (week commencing 18 November).”
It added that the convocation will be asked to elect a new chancellor in Michaelmas term.
To make this election accessible to its global community of colleagues and alumni, the election will be held online.
“The first round of voting will take place during Week 3 of Michaelmas Term (week commencing 28 October). No further voter registrations are possible at this time.”
The development comes a day after a King’s Counsel at UK’s leading law firm Matrix Chambers opined that former prime minister is not eligible for Oxford chancellorship.
