North Sumatra Bawaslu: Election Insecurity Index In Medan And Highest Labura

The Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu) of North Sumatra revealed that the election vulnerability index (IKP) in Medan City and North Labuhan Batu Regency (Labura) is in the highest position compared to other North Sumatra regions.

"Medan City and North Labuhan Batu Regency are at the top with a score of 91.53 and 86.02 in the dimensions of election organizers," said Head of North Sumatra Bawaslu, Aswin Dipari, in Medan, quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, September 13.

Aswin Diapari said the IKP was divided into four dimensions, namely the socio-political dimension, the dimension of election organizers, the dimension of participation and the dimension of contestation.

"We have mapped the election vulnerability index. Around the Nias area, South Nias is categorized as a vulnerable point, then Central Tapanuli, Sibolga. It's socio-political insecurity, it can trigger quite high friction," said Aswin.

Aswin explained, based on North Sumatra Bawaslu data, IKP in the socio-political dimension there are two regions with high categories, namely South Nias Regency with a score of 85.19, followed by Labura Regency with a score of 69.78.

"Then in the dimensions of election organizers, there are three areas with high categories, namely Kabuten Labura with a score of 91.53, followed by Medan City with a score of 86.02, and Langkat Regency with a score of 76.92," he said.

Furthermore, he said, in the dimensions of contestation, areas with high categories, namely Labura Regency with a score of 90.66, and Simalungun Regency with a score of 54.50,"

"Finally, in terms of participation, two regions are categorized as high, namely Sibolga with a score of 39.23 and North Tapanuli with a score of 39.23," he explained.

Aswin said that these dimensions are also divided into several levels, namely high, medium and low categories.

"Then it concerns money politics, it's another area. So it has their respective levels that reflect how big the risk of election violations in the area is," he said.

Aswi said, from the supervisory side, North Sumatra's Bawaslu seeks to involve the widest possible community participation. This, he said, was due to the limited number of supervisors spread across the regions.

"Because if you only rely on Bawaslu commissioners and staff - supervisory staff may not be able to monitor them," he said.

He hopes that all parties can help make the election a success and minimize violations.

"We hope that all stakeholders can synergize to make elections a success and all things that can interfere with the implementation of elections can be avoided," he said.