PDIP Reacts to Hasto’s Ternaksa Status, Megawati’s Statement Confirmed
Jakarta, Dec 24th 2024 – The PDIP party swiftly held a press conference following the KPK‘s (Corruption Eradication Commission) designation of its Secretary-General, Hasto Kristiyanto, as a suspect in an alleged bribery case involving a former KPU (General Election Commission) commissioner, Wahyu Setiawan.
The press conference was held at the PDIP Central Executive Board’s (CEB) office in Jakarta on Tuesday (24/12/2024) evening. PDIP’s CEB Chairman, Ronny Talapessy, along with other party leaders, addressed the media.
PDIP’s Key Statements:
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Legal Status: PDIP asserts that the bribery case has concluded in court and is legally binding, with the convicted parties having served their sentences. PDIP claims that no evidence connects Hasto to the case.
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"Diawut-awut" Confirmation: PDIP believes the designation of Hasto as a suspect validates Megawati Soekarnoputri’s statement from earlier this month, in which she mentioned that PDIP would face disorder (Diawut-awut) regarding its VI Congress.
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Political Interference: PDIP views this legal development as political interference and forced prosecution. They contend that the case aims to gain public sympathy through the premature release of confidential documents.
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Cooperation and Previous Statements: PDIP reassures the public that Hasto will cooperate fully with the KPK. They point out that Megawati had previously hinted at Hasto’s impending designation as a suspect in a podcast hosted by Akbar Faisal.
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Presidential and Party Issues: Ronny implies that Hasto’s designation as a suspect is retaliation for PDIP’s stance against democratic erosion during President Joko Widodo’s tenure and its recent decision to expel members suspected of undermining democracy. He expresses regret over the premature disclosure of confidential documents.
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Megawati’s Statement and Congress: PDIP interprets Megawati’s previous statement of PDIP facing disorder (Diawut-awut) as a warning about potential disruption during the VI Congress.
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Hasto’s Cooperation: PDIP confirms that Hasto will fully cooperate with the KPK’s investigation. No new evidence linking Hasto to the case has been presented, according to Ronny.
- KPK’s Allegations: The KPK alleges that Hasto played a crucial role in the bribery case, facilitating the placement of Harun Masiku as a legislative candidate in South Sumatra, despite him being from South Sulawesi. This allegedly allowed Masiku to amass votes and replace the late Nazarudin Kiemas as a PDIP representative in the DPR. The KPK claims that Hasto actively frustrated Rizky Aprilia’s candidacy.
PDIP maintains that Hasto’s actions rested on his commitment to party principles and democracy, not criminal intent. The party extends its full support to Hasto as he faces these allegations.
Keywords: PDIP, Hasto Kristiyanto, KPK, Wahyu Setiawan, Megawati Soekarnoputri, Politics, Bribery
