Hasto Called Ahok Will Attend PDIP Anniversary Event Even Though He Is A KPK Suspect

Chairman of the PDI-P (PDIP) DPP for Economic Affairs Basuki Tjahja Purnama or Ahok (DOK Wardhany Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the PDI-P (PDIP) DPP for the Economy Basuki Tjahja Purnama or Ahok confirmed that the Secretary General of the PDI-P (PDIP) Hasto Kristiyanto would continue to attend the 51st PDIP Anniversary celebration on Friday, January 10. The status of the suspect of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which was intercepted by his colleague, is believed to have not affected his presence.

"I don't know if (Hasto is present or not, ed). Tomorrow the anniversary should come (Hasto, ed)," said Ahok after undergoing examination as a witness to alleged corruption in the procurement of liquid natural gas (LNG) PT Pertamina (Persero) at the KPK's Red and White Building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Thursday, January 9.

Meanwhile, when asked about Hasto's suspect status, Ahok did not want to talk much. Likewise, the question of the figure who is predicted to occupy the position will later.

"I don't know (about the name of Hasto's replacement, ed). Tomorrow will be the anniversary," he said as he walked away.

Previously reported, the KPK developed an interim replacement bribery (PAW) case that ensnared former KPU commissioner Wahyu Setiawan and his fugitive, Harun Masiku. Two people were later named as suspects, namely PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto and Donny Tri Istiqomah who are PDIP cadres as well as lawyers.

It didn't stop there, Hasto was also a suspect in the obstruction of the investigation. He is suspected of trying to obstruct the legal process, one of which is by asking Harun to damage his cellphone and run away after the hand arrest operation (OTT) was carried out.

Hasto has been summoned by investigators to be questioned as a suspect on Monday, January 6 yesterday. However, he asked for a postponement because there was a series of PDIP Anniversary events that had already been scheduled.

His attorney, Johannes Tobing, said that Hasto would visit the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta on Monday, January 13.

"(The summons, ed) we have received it. Later on January 13 (January, ed)," Johannes told reporters after monitoring the KPK search activities at Hasto's house in Bekasi, West Java, Tuesday, January 7.