PPI Presidium Call Democrat KLB Deli Serdang Legal

KLB participants when contacting Moeldoko during the Extraordinary Congress (KLB) at The Hill Sibolangit Hotel, Deli Serdang Regency (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Member of the Presidium of the Association Sri Mulyono said the Democratic Extraordinary Congress (KLB) in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra was legal. In addition, he also mentioned that this incident was the result of the behavior of the Chairman of the High Council of the Democratic Party, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY).

"This is the fruit of Pak SBY's previous behavior. In my opinion, (KLB Democrat, red) is legal," said Sri in a discussion broadcast on YouTube, Saturday, March 6.

According to him, SBY had also done the same thing before. Moreover, before SBY became Chairman of the Democratic Party, this kind of outbreak never happened. In addition, he considered, many Democrat cadres had political grudges against the 6th President of the Republic of Indonesia.

This is because they do not want the Democratic Party to become a party controlled by the family.

"I think, yes (there is a political grudge, red). In my view, the Democratic cadre wants to save the party from the dynasty from the family, really, the party is controlled by the family," he said.

"If Pak Andi (Andi Mallarangeng, ed) said that the cronies were in the era of Pak Harto, Pak SBY is also building cronies now," he added.

Meanwhile, when asked about whether the Democrat KLB in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra was in accordance with the party's statutes, he was reluctant to comment. It's just that, he considered, this kind of thing had also been done by SBY when Anas Urbaningrum was still the Chairman of the Democratic Party.

"In Bali, Pak SBY asked for help from Pak Anas 'camp to reduce Mr. Marzuki with compensation for Mr. Anas' camp to be accommodated," he explained.

Previously reported, the Democrat Party KLB in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, appointed Moeldoko as General Chair for the 2021-2025 period. When appointed, the Presidential Chief of Staff was not at the KLB location.

However, shortly after the decision was issued, one of the Democratic KLB participants, Darmizal, tried to contact Moeldoko by telephone. Darmizal asked Moeldoko to give direction to the cadres of the Democratic Party.

"Before this break, we hope you can convey a few words," said Darmizal at The Hill Hotel and Resort, Deli Serdang, Friday, March 5.

"Ladies and gentlemen, answer my questions to make sure, please answer them. Is this KLB in accordance with AD / ART or not?" said Moeldoko to the participants. Darmizal's phone was turned on by a loud speaker and connected to a microphone so that all participants could be heard.

"Appropriate," replied the KLB participant compactly.

"Secondly, I want you to be serious about choosing me to lead the Democratic Party, seriously or not?" asked Moeldoko.

"Seriously!" replied the KLB participant.

"I want to know your seriousness, working for the red and white above the interests of the group?" asked Moeldoko again.

"Red and white," they replied boisterously.

"Thus, I respect and respect your decision. Okay, we accept it," concluded Moeldoko.

Moeldoko was elected as Chairman of the Democratic Party in an extraordinary congress (KLB) which was held at The Hill Sibolangit Hotel, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Friday, March 5. Moeldoko defeated Marzuki Alie, after the names of both were submitted by KLB participants in the trial.

"Hereby decides Mr. Moeldoko as the General Chair of the Democratic Party for the period 2021-2025," said Chairman of the Assembly Jhoni Allen.