Gerindra's Response When Ahok's Name Was Promoted As Head Of The IKN Authority

President Commissioner of Pertamina, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok). (Photo: Instagram @basukibtp)

JAKARTA - Member of the Special Committee for the IKN Bill from the Gerindra Party faction, Kamrussamad, responded to the issue of 4 names of candidates for the head of the IKN Nusantara authority.

It is known that last year President Joko Widodo had leaked the names of a number of candidates for the head of the authority. One of the most highlighted is the former Governor of DKI Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama or Ahok.

Kamrussamad explained, in the IKN Law that was passed by the DPR yesterday, Tuesday, January 18, it was stipulated that the administration of the regional government of the nation's capital would be led by a head of authority who was directly appointed by the president.

"The IKN Law gives the President 2 months to determine the head of the government authority," said Kamrussamad to VOI, Wednesday, January 19.

The Gerindra politician said the task of the head of the authority was very heavy because it included planning, building and moving the capital.

"Therefore, we need a figure who is able to work in a team and has good leadership skills," he said.

Regarding the names of candidates, Kamrussamad emphasized that the president's full authority to vote is in the hands of the president.

"(Later on) the choice of name will be consulted with the DPR in accordance with the mandate of the law," said Kamrussamad.

Previously, President Joko Widodo mentioned 4 names that have the potential to become candidates for the head of the IKN authority.

"There are many candidates. One Mr. Bambang Brodjonegoro, two Mr. Ahok, three Mr. Tumiyono, four Mr. Azwar Anas," said Jokowi at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Monday, March 2 2020.

It is known, Bambang Brodjonegoro had served as Minister of Research and Technology. He was listed as the person who participated in planning the relocation of the new capital city when he served as Head of the National Planning and Development Agency.

Second, is Basuki Tjahaja Purnama alias Ahok. It is common knowledge that the closeness between him and Jokowi was built when they led the capital city of DKI Jakarta together. Ahok now sits as President Commissioner of PT Pertamina (Persero). The third name is Tumiyono. Currently he serves as the President Director of PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk. This state-owned construction company has a number of projects in the construction of the nation's capital or a new capital city.

The last name that Jokowi mentioned has the potential to occupy the Head of the State Capital Authority is PDIP politician Abdullah Azwar Anas. The former Banyuwangi Regent is now the Head of the Government Goods/Services Procurement Policy Institute (LKPP).

Duties of the Head of the IKN Authority

In the IKN Bill which was passed yesterday in the plenary session of the Indonesian House of Representatives, the Head of the Archipelago State Capital Authority is the head of the Regional Government for the Special Capital Region of the Archipelago. There is also a Deputy Head of the National Capital City Authority of the Archipelago who is tasked with assisting the implementation of the duties and functions of the Head of the Archipelago IKN Authority. verse 9, quoted Wednesday, January 19. The Head of the IKN Nusantara Authority is the head of the regional government specifically for IKN Nusantara at the ministerial level. This official is appointed, appointed and dismissed by the president after consulting with the DPR RI.

Citing the IKN Bill Article 25 paragraph 1, the Head of the Archipelago IKN Authority prepares a work plan and budget for IKN Nusantara. The Head of the Archipelago IKN Authority and his deputy serve for five years from the date of inauguration and thereafter can be appointed and reappointed for the same term of office. In Article 15 paragraph 4, the Head of the Archipelago IKN Authority regulates the provisions of the detailed IKN spatial plan through a regulation of the Head of the IKN Archipelago. IKN. The Head of the Archipelago IKN Authority also determined the location of land acquisition in the new capital city.