Change of Attitude on the KPK Law is Considered a Political Desire Performance of Jokowi

Photo: The 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi) after the inauguration of the KPK Chairman Firli Bahuri in 2019. (ANTARA/Akbar Nugroho Gumay)

JAKARTA - Citra Institute political observer Efriza assessed that the change in the attitude of the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo (Jokowi) towards the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Law has occurred since the first period of his administration.

"Jokowi's changing attitude towards the KPK Law from time to time has a different form, and shows his character. In my opinion, it is like confirming Jokowi's desire for power," he said, Sunday, March 1.

He explained that, if sorted chronologically, the proposed revision of the KPK Law has been submitted three times. In 2015 it was submitted, Jokowi rejected it on the grounds that the revision was not needed. Then, in 2016 it was submitted again, but it was rejected again because it was based on public rejection.

"However, once he obtained the position of president for the second term, in 2019, the revision of the KPK Law was carried out for only two weeks, this shows that Jokowi is just looking for momentum," added Efriza.

According to him, through Jokowi's latest attitude which encourages a revision of the KPK Law, the public can see the characteristics of political elites which clearly show their political aspirations. "From this event, Jokowi is indeed ambitious for power, but unfortunately he puts power in a portion that is not for the people's interest," he continued.

"The proof is, the revision of the KPK Law was rejected because he had not yet returned to office as president. As soon as he took office, in just 13 days the revision was realized, without him caring that the public wanted to strengthen the KPK, not weakening the KPK as it is now," concluded Efriza.