The Reason Habib Rizieq Shihab Sued Jokowi For IDR 5,246 Trillion, Accused Of Lying?

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The lawsuit filed by Habib Rizieq Shihab against President Joko Widodo has attracted the attention of many parties, especially regarding the reasons behind the legal steps. So, what is the reason for Habib Rizieq Shihab's lawsuit against Jokowi?

As a figure who is often involved in political and religious dynamics in Indonesia, every act of Habib Rizieq has always been in the public spotlight. This article will review in depth the reasons behind the lawsuit.

According to information from the SIPP website of the Central Jakarta District Court, Habib Rizieq's lawsuit is registered with case number 661/Pdt.G/2024/PN Jkt.Pst. The plaintiffs in this case are Moh Rizieq, Munarman, Eko Santjojo, Edy Mulyadi, Mursalim, Marwan Batubara, and Soenarko.

The lawsuit was officially filed on September 30, 2024, with several main demands against Jokowi, including:

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The following are the points related to the lawsuit filed by the Anti-lies Community Advocacy Team (TAMAK) against President Joko Widodo:

The first is that Jokowi is accused of lying that has an impact on the state.

This lie is considered to have been carried out since his candidacy as Governor of Jakarta in 2012, presidential candidates in 2014 and 2019, until he served as President.

The motive for the lie against Jokowi was because it was considered to cover up his weaknesses and failures and build an image.

In addition, the plaintiff alleged that the lie was carried out using state-owned infrastructure and mechanisms.

The plaintiff claimed that Jokowi's lies had a serious impact on Indonesia. They stated that if there were no legal consequences, this would tarnish the history of the nation that upholds honesty.

The lawsuit filed against Jokowi was filed at the end of September 2024 and named G30S/Jokowi, or stands for "September 30 Lawsuit Against Jokowi."

Jokowi is required to pay material compensation of the amount of Indonesia's foreign debt during his term of office (2014-2024). This demand was based on Jokowi's previous statement which stated that he would not make foreign loans.

Regarding the lawsuit against the President, the Palace respects this step as a form of constitutional right for every citizen to file a legal action.

However, the palace through the Presidential Special Staff for Legal Affairs Dini Shanti Purwono warned that every legal effort should be taken seriously and responsibly.

Dini emphasized that the principle of law must be carried out properly, namely whoever submits a claim must prove it. Dini reminded that legal remedies should not be misused only to seek sensation or provoke.

In addition, Dini also admitted that during the 10 years of Jokowi's administration, of course there were advantages and weaknesses. However, he stressed that the most important thing is the public's assessment of Jokowi's performance and dedication to the nation and state.

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