Golkar Party: Azis Syamsuddin Is Still Active In The Party
JAKARTA - The chairman of the Legal Advocacy and Human Rights Agency of the Golkar Party, Supriansa, said that the status of Deputy General Chairperson Azis Syamsuddin is still active and always present at party activities.
Although, his name is said to be involved in the Tanjungbalai corruption case because he gave Rp 3 billion to former KPK investigator Stepanus Robin Pattuju.
"Still active," said Supriansa, Wednesday, September 8.
Supriansa emphasized that the Golkar Party puts forward the principle of presumption of innocence regarding the problem that befell the Deputy Speaker of the DPR. He also appreciated the entire legal process that went well at the KPK.
Regarding the legal status of Azis Syamsuddin, Supriansa said it was the authority of the KPK investigators.
Previously, the Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Azis Syamsuddin, was reported to have been a suspect in the bribery case that ensnared the Mayor of Tanjungbalai M Syahrial. Firli Bahuri, chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) spoke up. According to Firli, the anti-corruption agency he leads is currently working on collecting various information and evidence, so that the incident will become clearer. "Please give us time to work. , later on, the KPK will provide a complete explanation after the collection of information and evidence is complete," said Firli through his official statement quoted on Monday, September 6. corruption and find impressions no," he continued.