Golkar Refuses To Support PSI's Proposed Interpretation Of Anies Baswedan: Only Seeking Sensation, Doesn't Care About Floods

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Golkar Party faction at the DPRD DKI Basri Baco admitted that his party would not follow PSI's steps in proposing interpellation rights to DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan due to the Jakarta floods.

The right of interpellation in this case is a request for information to the governor regarding strategic policies regarding flood control programs that have a broad impact on people's lives.

"Golkar will not support it. I am sure other parties will not support it either," Baco said when contacted, Friday, February 26.

According to Baco, the interpellation proposed by PSI did not seem serious. This is because what is needed now is the concern of members of parliament to residents affected by the floods.

"I believe they are only looking for sensation, not really the intention to clean up the flood and care for the people affected by the flood," said Baco.

Previously, Deputy Chairperson of the PSI DPRD DKI Fraction Justin Untayana said that his party had submitted the right to interpellation regarding the Jakarta floods to the DPRD leadership. If it happens, Anies must explain the causes of the flooding problem that occurred.

"We take this interpellation as the last constitutional way. This is PSI's moral and political responsibility towards the citizens of Jakarta, especially those who were harmed by the floods due to the failure and lack of seriousness of Governor Anies in managing flood management, ”said Justin.

The condition is that interpellation is proposed by at least 15 DPRD members and more than one faction. Justin admitted that he had "lobbied" other party factions to plan an interpellation meeting.

Justin is confident that a number of factions they spoke to also agree with the agenda. "We are sure other parties also admit that the governor's handling of floods is still not optimal," said Justin.

"For parties that have similar views, we hope this can be a strong joint movement in the DPRD. We ask for a clear explanation from the Governor. We have launched this right of interpellation for the sake of humanity and social justice for all Jakarta citizens," he continued.