PAN: Is Mrs. Megawati Still Needed As Amicus Curiae?

Chairman Of The DPP PAN Saleh Partaonan Daulay/DOK VOI- Nailin In Saroh

Chairman of the DPP PAN Saleh Partaonan Daulay assessed that everyone can apply as a court friend or amicus theft, including PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri. However, whether or not Megawati should become an Amicus Curiae was only decided by the judges of the Constitutional Court (MK).

"They are the ones who are trialing for election disputes. Therefore, those who know who is needed to attend and have their opinions and testimonies heard," Saleh told reporters, Wednesday, April 17.

Saleh gave an example of calling a number of ministers for questioning by the Constitutional Court some time ago. Their testimony is considered important because they are people who are directly involved in the decision-making process related to social assistance.

"The summons of the ministers is also in order to accommodate the requests of related parties, especially candidate pairs 01 and 03," said Saleh.

Saleh then compared it to Megawati's submission as an amicus stealee. According to him, the proposal needs to be considered whether what Megawati will convey is the same as what was conveyed by the legal advisors of candidate pair 03.

Because according to Saleh, usually legal advisors always consult and discuss with party officials. Of course, he said, Megawati was present and gave directions.

"If the tone and rhythm are the same, of course what has been and will be conveyed by Mrs. Megawati has been heard and accommodated by the judges. All opinions that have been conveyed will definitely be used as considerations. In that context, the Constitutional Court judges who are authorized are Mrs. Megawati still needed as Amicus Curiae?," said Saleh.

Nevertheless, the legislator for the North Sumatra electoral district said that all parties must respect Megawati for asking the Constitutional Court to decide the case fairly. Because the same hopes also came not only to the plaintiffs, but also to the defendants, and all related parties.

"We are a state of law. So, all candidate pairs who have a contest definitely want a fair decision. In this case, candidate pair 02 also has the same hopes and desires," said Saleh.

"So, justice is the hope of all of us. There is no need to make a narrative as if the Constitutional Court will decide unfairly. We monitor all processes. If something is wrong, we are all obliged to straighten it out," he added.