Golkar Politician: Adama's Electability Is High In The Makassar Pilkada Because He Is Mixed With Rice

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MAKASSAR - Golkar politician of South Sulawesi (Sulsel), Muhammad Risman Pasigai insinuated the candidate pair number 1 in the Makassar Pilkada, Danny Pomanto-Fatmawati Rusdi (Adama). According to him, Adama's high electability based on the Celebes Research Center (CRC) survey was due to other factors.

Another factor that Risman refers to is the allegation of money politics using the rice distribution method. Allegations of election violations as well as violations are being handled by Bawaslu Makassar.

"If the results of the candidate's electability survey are high, it is natural, don't be surprised because they are mixed with rice. We'll see, whether this method works in Makassar, especially since it has been processed at Bawaslu," said Risman, Wednesday, October 14.

"The pattern of candidates in the pilkada by distributing materials or rice is indeed very popular in the pilkada, I hope the rice is not from Sidrap Regency which is of very good quality, because in Makassar Sidrap rice has many rivals as the provincial capital," he said.

According to Risman, the community is waiting for Bawaslu's follow-up on allegations of money politics by distributing basic necessities.

"If it is true that Bawaslu will immediately take action and enforce the rules including disqualifying the candidate. Do not let Makassar be covered with rice," he said.

Adama Denies Money Politics

M Ramdhan Pomanto (Danny Pomanto) -Fatmawati Rusdi's spokesperson for the candidate for mayor, confirmed that allegations of money politics by distributing basic necessities to residents are not related to the candidate pair number one. The distribution of basic food items was carried out by an individual unknown to the candidate pair known as Adama.

"The alleged violators were not Danny Pomanto and Fatmawati Rusdi as candidate pairs, nor did Danny-Fatma's campaign team, but individuals who were recorded at the location. These individuals were suspected of violating it, ”said Adama spokesman Indira Mulyasari, confirmed by VOI, Tuesday, October 13.

According to Indira, Danny-Fatma has been questioned by Bawaslu Makassar. Both of them emphasized that they did not know about the distribution of basic necessities in the Panakkukang District area.

"Panwaslu Makassar ensures that it fulfills the criminal elements of the election, so it deserves to be followed up by Gakumdu," said Indira.

"This process is also experienced by candidates like Appi-Rahman before. However, only in this alleged case the Makassar Panwaslu provided press statements. In previous cases, the Makassar Panwaslu did not provide information to the press. For this, it can be asked directly to the Makassar City Supervisory Committee, "added Indira.

To be sure, Danny-Fatma emphasized that Indira was not related to the allegations of money politics being handled by the Gakkumdu Center. Clarification had been made so that Adama handed it over to Bawaslu.

"The point is we have clarified with the witnesses, God willing, we can be neutral and not catch a cold and the truth will be revealed that we did not do this," said Indira.