DKPP Schedules Trial Of Alleged Administrative Violation Cases By The Papuan KPU

General Election Commission. (IST)

The election of the Governor and Deputy Governor of Papua 2024 has been in the public spotlight due to alleged administrative violations in the nomination process. Allegations of using invalid or even fake required documents have now brought the Papuan KPU to the meeting table of the Election Organizers Honorary Council (DKPP).

This case has surfaced to the Constitutional Court (MK) and is now also on the agenda of the DKPP. The institution, which is known to be firm in enforcing the election code of ethics, has officially sent a summons to the relevant parties.

DKPP Ready To Hold Session

The attorney for the complainant, Arsi Divinubun, SH, MH, confirmed the summons for the DKPP trial which was scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025. "I have received an official summons from the DKPP. If the complainant has received a summons, usually the defendant, in this case the Chairperson and Member of the Papuan KPU and Bawaslu Papua, have also been summoned," he said when contacted on Tuesday, January 13, 2025.

Arsi appreciated DKPP's steps in handling this case. "The decision of the DKPP is expected to provide legal benefits that are linear to the Constitutional Court's decision," he said. According to him, the evidence that is owned is very strong and in accordance with the facts on the ground.

The Integrity Of The Organizer Is At Stake

Adam Arisoi, the former chairman of the Papua KPU, considered this case not surprising. "From the start, the smell of administrative violations has been smelled. Surprisingly, candidates who do not meet the administrative requirements can pass. This is rare in the history of the Papuan Pilkada," he said.

Adam emphasized the importance of administrative requirements in the Pilkada. "If at first there was a problem, then the next process has the potential to cause problems. The integrity of the election organizers is at stake here," he added.

Adam also touched on the decision of the DKPP which had a big impact. "If it is proven that there is a violation, the sanction of dismissal for the Papuan KPU is difficult to avoid," he said.

Legal Processes Run At DKPP And MK

Adam explained that although several institutions such as Bawaslu, PT TUN, and MA had given decisions, it did not necessarily solve problems. "DKPP focuses on enforcing the code of ethics, while the Constitutional Court enforces the constitution. All these processes complement each other," he explained.

He also reminded the public of the importance of respecting the results of every ongoing legal process. "Whatever the result, all parties must respect the decisions of the DKPP and the Constitutional Court," concluded Adam.