MK Rejects Lawsuit By Machfud-Mujiaman, Eri Cahyadi-Armudji Lead The City Of Surabaya

Eri Cahyadi-Armudji's legal team

SURABAYA - The Constitutional Court (MK) decided not to accept the suit of candidate pair Machfud Arifin-Mujiaman regarding the results of the Surabaya City Election. The victory of Eri Cahyadi-Armudji in the Surabaya Pilkada was valid.

Chairman of the PDI Perjuangan Surabaya DPC Adi Sutarwijono stated that the Constitutional Court's decision proved that Machfud-Mujiaman's lawsuit was baseless.

"It is clear that anything that was accused against Eri-Armudji is not true. Including the accusation against Mrs. Risma of misusing authority is also not true," said Adi, in Surabaya, Tuesday, February 16.

Adi emphasized that Eri-Armudji's victory was the victory of the people of Surabaya who wanted their city to be better, after the City of Heroes underwent a transformation since being led by Bambang DH, Tri Rismaharini, and Whisnu Sakti Buana.

"We are grateful to the Chairperson of the PDI Perjuangan, Mrs. Megawati Soekarnoputri, who has been tireless in giving us advice, encouragement and instructions to work hard to ensure that populist leadership in Surabaya can be continued. It is proven that Eri-Armudji can win the election. the people want, "he said.

Adi also expressed his gratitude to the Secretary General of the PDI-P DPP Mr. Hasto Kristiyanto and all DPP ranks, especially the Chair of the DPP Tri Rismaharini.

"Mrs. Tri Rismaharini works to devote all her ability, mind, heart and energy to win Eri Cahyadi-Armudji, while at the same time maintaining the supremacy of the PDI-P in the city of Surabaya," he said.

Adi added, Eri-Armudji's victory also certainly came from the dedication of the candidate who had worked tirelessly during the campaign period, on the voting day and after the voting. "Mas Eri-Cak Armudji has carried out an extraordinary campaign for 3 months. That is a reflection of a leader with a populist spirit who always goes directly to the people, delves into their lives, and presents solutions," he said.

Thanks are also conveyed to the ranks of the East Java PDIP DPD, all members of the East Java DPR and DPRD from the Surabaya electoral district.

"All cadres and administrators of the PDI Perjuangan Kota Surabaya, as well as volunteers, have worked with the spirit of mutual cooperation. We are very grateful," he said.

Adi emphasized that Eri-Armudji's victory was the victory of the people. All residents of the city of Surabaya have succeeded in giving birth to a new leader in Surabaya, namely Eri Cahyadi-Armudji, in a peaceful regional election in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"In the future, let's work harder, with mutual cooperation, the unique spirit of Arek Suroboyo to make this city world class while still being characterized by a pro-small people popular program," he said.

Regarding the legal process at the Constitutional Court, Adi expressed his gratitude to the entire advocacy team who are members of the Legal Aid and Advocacy Agency (BBHAR) DPC PDIP Surabaya.

The team was led by Arif Budi Santoso, with members of Wakit Nurohman, Eusebius Purwadi, Tomuan Sugiarto Hutagaol, Achmad Syaiful, Rio Dedy Heryawan, Vico Dedy Lestyanto, Moestar Arifin, Charlie Hasiholan Panjaitan, Bagus Andri Dwi Putra, and Arjuna Rizki Dwi Krisnayana.