Rasamala Aritonang Intentions To Create A Party, Ex-Chairman Of WP KPK Reminds To Stay Idealistic And Inspire Anti-Corruption Spirit

JAKARTA - Former Chairperson of the KPK Employee Forum, Yudi Purnomo Harahap, appreciated his colleague's intention, the former Head of the Drafting of Regulations and Legal Products at the KPK Legal Bureau, Rasamala Aritonang to form a political party.

He supports the desire of Rasamala, who was both kicked out of the anti-corruption commission after failing to become a State Civil Apparatus (ASN) because he did not pass the National Insight Test (TWK).

"Personally, as the former chairman of the WP KPK, I certainly support the dreams of each of these 57 people, the important thing is to contribute to the people of Indonesia, including @RasamalaArt who wants to create a political party," he said, quoted from his Twitter account @yudiharahap46, Thursday, October 14.

I personally, as the former chairman of the WP KPK, of course support the dreams of each of these 57, the important thing is to contribute to the people of Indonesia, including @RasamalaArt who wants to create a political party, especially since Mala's integrity has also been tested at the KPK, so the welcome must be goodhttps://t.co /oAiil1oMtv

— Yudi Purnomo Harahap (@yudiharahap46) October 13, 2021

According to him, Rasamala is a person whose integrity has been tested at the KPK. So he is sure that the desire will get a positive response, especially from the community.

Even so, he reminded his colleague to remain idealistic, consistent, and not compromise with things that are far from the spirit of anti-corruption. Moreover, at this time the community needs a young figure and an alternative that is far from violent acts.

"My message to @RasamalaArt, who will establish a political party, is to remain idealistic, maintain consistency in the truth, do not compromise, and continue to inflame the spirit of anti-corruption," said Yudi.

"People are waiting for young leaders and alternatives that are still clean from corruption," added the former KPK investigator.

As previously reported, Rasamala Aritonang said he wanted to form a political party after being dismissed by the KPK. According to him, political parties are strategic vehicles in a democratic system, although their existence has been criticized recently.

"I think that if I want to make changes that have a big impact, political parties are one of the strategic vehicles in the democratic system. Meanwhile, the public criticizes political parties a lot, so actually I see there is a great opportunity to build political parties that are clean, with integrity, and are accountable," he said. Rasamala was quoted from his written statement, Wednesday, October 13.

However, the intention is still being discussed with his colleagues and later he will ask for views from national figures. Moreover, this party will have a strategic agenda to rid Indonesia of the rampant racism practice.

"The conditions for establishing a political party are indeed complicated but worth trying. If it can be realized (the United Liberation Party), I believe we can provide even stronger impetus for change, and progress for Indonesia, of course, requires Indonesia to be free from corruption," he said.