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Obby Khan Resigns Manitoba PC Leadership, Becomes Independent

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 2:08 AM UTC · How we work

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Obby Khan resigns as Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader, quits caucus and sits as an Independent.
He said the resignation takes effect Tuesday and that he will keep his Fort Whyte MLA seat.
Khan cited internal fighting and a 13-for-6 confidence vote, with one member absent, as reasons.
After his exit the PCs hold 19 of 57 seats, while the NDP has 34.

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Obby Khan resigns as Manitoba Progressive Conservative leader, quits caucus and sits as an Independent.
He said the resignation takes effect Tuesday and that he will keep his Fort Whyte MLA seat.
Khan cited internal fighting and a 13-for-6 confidence vote, with one member absent, as reasons.
After his exit the PCs hold 19 of 57 seats, while the NDP has 34.