Jokowi Respects Reports To The KPK On Himself And His Two Sons

President Joko Widodo gave a statement after attending the Investor's Daily Summit 2023 in Jakarta, Tuesday (24/10/2023). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo respects the reporting to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) aimed at himself and his two sons, Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Kaesang Pangarep, on suspicion of collusion and nepotism. "Yes, it is a democratic process in the field of law. Yes, we respect all these processes," said Jokowi in Jakarta, Tuesday, October 24. Jokowi and his two sons, along with the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court (MK) Anwar Usman who is Jokowi's brother-in-law, were reported to the KPK for accusations of collusion and nepotism practices. The report was filed by the Indonesian Democratic Defenders Team (TPDI). The report concerns the Constitutional Court's decision to grant the age lawsuit for presidential candidates (candidates) and vice presidential candidates (candidates).

In its decision, the Constitutional Court stated that someone who is not 40 years old can run as a presidential or vice presidential candidate as long as he has experience as a regional head or other position who is elected through the general election (election). The Constitutional Court decision is considered to have a conflict of interest because Anwar Usman is Jokowi's brother-in-law. The decision is also considered to pave the way for the son of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is also the mayor of Surakarta, to run as a candidate for president in the 2024 presidential election.