Supporters Up To Stage, Aceh Pilkada Debate Stopped Due To Chaos

Commissioner of KIP Aceh with supporters of Paslon when discussing the continuation of the candidate debate, in Aceh Besar, Tuesday (19/11/2024) night. ANTARA/HO-

The implementation of the debate for the three candidates for the Governor and Deputy Governor of Aceh in the 2024 Pilkada had been chaotic, finally the idea and idea complaint activities were stopped.

The third debate that took place at The Pade Hotel, Darul Imangah District, Aceh Besar was stopped due to the condition of the room which was less conducive.

The riot occurred when candidate pair number 1 Bustami Hamzah - M Fadhil Rahmi conveyed his visions. Because conditions are not conducive, this couple no longer continues reading.

This incident occurred when Bustami read out the vision and mission, then a number of supporters of pair number 2 (Mualem - Dek Fadh) went up to the debate stage.

The supporters of Mualem-Dek Fadh went up on stage for protesting the alleged presence of a microphone attached to the collar of Bustami's shirt.

The debate moderators, Ayya Nufus and Aulia Wardhani tried to stop the supporters of the candidate pairs from going to the stage, but they continued to advance, until finally Bustami's supporters came forward on stage. Finally, the debate was stopped.

The chairman of the Aceh Independent Election Commission (KIP), Agusni AH announced that the debate for the third candidate tonight could not be resumed, this was because the time from broadcasting institutions (Inews TV) had also ended.

The results of communication with broadcasters, he said, the time was over, because this debate started at 20.00 WIB until 22.00 WIB.

"However, due to the duration that has exceeded the time limit, broadcaster TV cannot continue the third debate. Once again, this is the complete duration," said Agusni AH.