Jatiya Party’s Chunnu admits past mistakes, offers unconditional apology to nation

He says moral lapses and wrong political calls had shaken public trust, which now needs repair

Jatiya Party Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu has offered an unconditional apology to the nation for what he called past “moral mistakes” during his nearly four years in the post.

On Saturday, Chunnu said party decisions had sometimes prevented them from taking the right course.

He acknowledged that internal divisions, leadership crises and allegations of nomination trading had “undoubtedly” tarnished the party’s image and dented public trust.

Speaking at the party’s 10th national council in Gulshan, Chunnu defended the party’s participation in the disputed 2018 and 2024 elections under the then Awami League government, saying it had committed no illegal acts, though it may have erred morally.

The council was held without Chairman GM Quader, who on Jul 7 had removed Chunnu and nine others from leadership posts. A court later barred Quader from organisational activities, prompting leaders to proceed with the conference.

Accusing Quader of violating the constitution and acting autocratically, Chunnu said the presidium had resolved unanimously to press ahead.

He called the council a “historic turning point” marking new decisions, responsibilities and aspirations for the party.