Ghufron Will Be Given The Opportunity To Defend Himself At The Ethics Session Of Authority Abuse Today

Deputy Chairperson of the KPK, Nurul Ghufron, will be given the opportunity to defend himself before the KPK Supervisory Board regarding the alleged abuse of authority today.

This was conveyed by a member of the KPK Supervisory Board, Albertina Ho, regarding the agenda of the Nurul Ghufron ethics trial. His party will listen to the defense related to allegations of abuse of authority because it helps the mutation of an employee at the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan).

"(Today's agenda, red) is a defense. The defense will be at 14.00 WIB. At 14.00 WIB," Albertina told reporters at the ACLC KPK building, Rasuna Said, Jakarta, Friday, May 17.

Albertina said that Ghufron should have attended the closed trial. Because, this is an opportunity for him to explain the alleged abuse of authority he has committed.

After that, the KPK Supervisory Board will decide on the fate of Ghufron. They estimate that the reading of the ethics trial verdict can be delivered next week before the long holiday on weekends.

"Hopefully next week, yes, it will be decided," he said.

"Yes, before the long leave," continued Albertina.

As previously reported, the KPK Supervisory Board held an ethics trial against the Deputy Chairperson of the KPK, Nurul Ghufron, on Tuesday, May 14. This process was carried out because he was suspected of abusing his authority in dealing with the mutation of an employee of the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan).

During the trial, six witnesses were summoned and questioned. Among them were KPK Deputy Chair Alexander Marwata and Ministry of Agriculture employees who were assisted with the mutation.

Meanwhile, Ghufron has not been given the opportunity to defend himself. The KPK Council plans to hear his confession on Friday, May 17.