Jakarta: PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto Responds After Being Named Suspect by KPK
In a video statement, Hasto Kristiyanto, Secretary General of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), reacted to his designation as a suspect (tersangka) by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). While refraining from delving into the details of the bribery case, Hasto focused on the political aspects of his situation.
"Following my designation as a suspect by the KPK, the PDIP’s stance is to respect the Commission’s decision," Hasto said in the video, received on Thursday (26/12). He emphasized that he, as a PDIP member, is committed to upholding the supremacy of the law, aligning with the party’s values.
Hasto criticized the suppression of democracy, the marginalization of the people’s voice, and the attempt to silence the rule of law from the beginning. He also touched on the issue of authoritarian tendencies that oppress citizens.
Confident and prepared to face all challenges, Hasto presented a book on Sukarno by Cindy Adam as his current read. "As a follower of Bung Karno, I adhere to what is written in this book by Cindy Adam. This is my struggle’s textbook," he remarked.
Hasto also derided a figure recently dismissed from PDIP, accusing them of harboring ambitions for power and plotting to violate the constitution with tactics such as extending terms or creating multiple terms for top positions.
Urging PDIP cadre to stand united in facing the current circumstances, Hasto encouraged them not to succumb to intimidation. "Together, for our struggle’s ideals and values, we are ready to face any risks with heads held high and smiling," he concluded.
Previously, KPK named Hasto a suspect in two cases. First, he was suspected of facilitating the bribery of PDIP legislative candidate Harun Masiku to Commissioners of the General Elections Commission (KPU) 2017-2022, Wahyu Setiawan. Additionally, Hasto was suspected of obstructing the investigation; KPK alleges that he ordered Harun to flee and destroy evidence from the bribery case.
