According To This Observation, The Arterian Dahlan Case Does Not Affect The Electability Of PDIP

Political observer from Padjadjaran University (Unpad) who is also the Executive Director of Indonesian Politics Research and Consulting (IPRC) Firman Manan. (ANTARA/Ajat Sudrajat)

BANDUNG - Political observer from Padjadjaran University (Unpad), Firman Manan said that the case that befell politician Atteria Dahlan regarding his statement regarding the Sundanese language would not affect the electability of his political party, namely the PDI-P.

"But I said earlier, I don't see that the Arteria Dahlan case can reduce the electability of the PDIP," said Firman Manan after presenting the results of the 2024 Political Contestation survey, in Bandung City, as reported by Antara, Monday, January 31.

Firman, who also serves as Executive Director of Indonesian Politics Research and Consulting (IPRC), said that PDIP is at the top of the electability level of political parties in West Java (12.9 percent).

Then followed by the Gerindra Party (12.3 percent), then the Golkar Party (9.9 percent), PKS (7.3 percent), the Democratic Party (3.6 percent) and PKB (2.7 percent).

"Actually, the results of this survey were carried out before there was the Arteria Dahlan case. But if we want to check its effects, there must be a survey," he said.

According to Firman, there are a number of things that prevent the Arteria Dahlan case from having a significant impact on the electability of the PDI-P.

"The first is because Arteria Dahlan is not a PDIP elite, but if for example it is the secretary general class or strategic elite, the impact will be different later. And I think that Arteria Dahlan is not a strategic elite in the PDI-P," he said.

Another reason, continued Firman, was that Arteria Dahlan was not in a position to be pushed by the PDIP to become a legislative candidate or occupy a strategic position or position in West Java.

"Because even if we talk about party choices. Earlier, the party's findings explained that party-id (identification) in West Java was low and 80 percent of people voted not because of their closeness to the party but because of the figure factor," he said.

Meanwhile, Member of Commission III of the DPR RI from the PDI-P faction, Arteria Dahlan, apologized to the people of West Java regarding his statement during the DPR Commission III Working Meeting with the Attorney General's Office a few days ago.

"I sincerely apologize to the people of West Java, especially the Sundanese people for my statement some time ago," said Arteria after giving clarification to the PDIP DPP, at the PDIP DPP Office, Menteng, Jakarta, Thursday.

Arteria's clarification and apology was delivered when received by the Secretary General of the PDI-P DPP Hasto Kristiyanto, and the Chairman of the PDI-P DPP Komarudin Watubun.

"I submit completely to the Party's DPP. As a party cadre, I am ready to accept the sanctions given by the party. I have learned from this issue, and thank you for all the criticisms given to me, it will certainly be an input for me to do better," said Arteria with a tone of regret as quoted in his press release.

Arteria in the clarification at the PDIP DPP promised to be more effective in communicating.

"I myself will focus more on fighting for justice for the community, especially fighting the drug mafia, land mafia, mining mafia, fertilizer mafia, port/airport/sea mafia, food mafia, fuel, and various other law enforcement efforts. 'silent', but achieves the goal of law enforcement. Thank you again for all the criticism and input given to me," said Arteria.