Firli Bahuri's Wife Makes KPK Hymns And Mars, ICW: What Is The Appointment Process?

Chairman of the KPK Firli Bahuri when presenting the award to Ardina Safitri, the creator of the KPK hymn and march who is also his wife / Public Relations of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia

JAKARTA - Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) questioned the process of appointing Ardina Safitri in the process of creating the Corruption Eradication Commission's (KPK) hymn and march.

This question arose after the KPK released its hymn and march today or Thursday, February 17th. It was Ardina, the wife of KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri, who composed the two songs.

"Regarding the creator of the KPK march and hymn, how was the process of appointing sister Ardina Safitri so that she was chosen to make it? This question arises considering that sister Ardina Safitri is Firli Bahuri's wife," ICW researcher Kurnia Ramadhana told reporters, Thursday, February 17.

Kurnia said that if there was no clarity regarding the appointment process, then naturally, the public would suspect that there was a conflict of interest in the creation of the KPK march and hymn. In fact, this kind of thing should be avoided.

Firli, continued Kurnia, must also understand that the institution she leads does not belong to her or her family. Because, the KPK moves with the state budget.

"ICW emphasizes to Firli that he understands that the KPK is a state institution funded by the state budget and wholly owned by all Indonesians," said the anti-corruption activist.

"So, don't ever assume: because he is the chairman of the KPK, the anti-corruption agency belongs to him or his family," added Kurnia.

As previously reported, the KPK released a hymn and march created by Ardina Safitri. The wife of the Chairperson of the KPK, Firli Bahuri, said she was proud to make marches and hymns for the KPK.

"Pride for a citizen is to be able to serve and contribute, no matter how small, no matter how simple, to participate in advancing and prospering the nation, one of which is through eradicating corruption," said Dina in a written statement from the KPK, Thursday, February 17.

Dina explained that the KPK hymn and march she created was full of meaning and message. One of them, invites KPK personnel to continue to serve to realize a corruption-free Indonesia.

Meanwhile, Firli Bahuri believes that the hymn and march created by his wife can make KPK employees proud when carrying out their duties. The song is also believed to make the employees love the country more.

"The lyrics in this song are expected to be an inspiration for all KPK personnel in their work and strengthen our love for the Indonesian nation," he said.