The High Priest Who Threatens Indonesia, Ade Armando Values Rizieq Shihab Deserves 4 Years In Prison

JAKARTA - University of Indonesia (UI) Communications Lecturer and Expert Ade Armando assessed that the 4-year prison sentence imposed on Rizieq Shihab in the case of swab test results at the UMMI Bogor Hospital was appropriate and appropriate. Just imagine if Rizieq's lies were not exposed.

Of course, Rizieq's followers would overreact. Because they know their high priest is in good health but still quarantined by the Bogor COVID-19 Task Force. The narrative of the fight will be different. The state is accused of wanting to kill Rizieq Shihab.

"The question is, of course, whether Rizieq deserves to be sentenced to 4 years for that lie? For me, the appropriateness of the verdict is largely determined by the reasons and consequences of the decision. For me, imprisoning Rizieq for 4 years is something good for society at large, Rizieq is a threat to Indonesia," said Ade Armando via CokroTV's YouTube channel, quoted on Friday, June 25.

In addition to the fake news made by Rizieq in the case of the UMMI Hospital in Bogor, his work has also caused controversy. Rizieq, said Ade Armando, often spreads terror to minorities, the Chinese who think differently from him.

Rizieq's violation of the law was far greater than lying at the UMMI Hospital.

"It's clear why he voiced the revolution, he's clear why he spreads slander and swearing, even in court he can still spread slander and lies. I wonder why cases like that are not followed up but because that's also for me. If finally Rizieq is now in prison. 4 years in prison for lying about his illness so that it has the potential to cause trouble, it is the right decision," explained Ade.

The state must be present in the face of the threat of destruction caused by groups that make Indonesia an Islamic state, governed by Islamic law and led by Islamic leaders.