Fulfill the MKD's call about 'Madura Pesantren Involved in the Drug Network', Aboe Bakar Alhabsyi: I Apologize

Member of Commission III of the DPR from the PKS Faction, Aboe Bakar Alhabsyi/PHOTO: Nailin In Saroh-VOI

Member of Commission III of the DPR from the PKS Faction, Aboe Bakar Alhabsyi, fulfilled the summons of the House of Representatives (MKD) Court of Honor regarding his statement that offended ulama and pesantren in Madura were involved in drugs.

He said his presence at the MKD was a form of responsibility for his statement and at the same time apologized to the ulama and the people of Madura.

"I have to say, I'm sorry. I apologize as deeply as possible because I think my language is too globalized and wrong. Once again, I apologize," said Aboe Bakar at the DPR building, Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday, April 14.

Abu revealed that the summons by the MKD was to provide information regarding the video clip of his statement in a working meeting with the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) which then caused a controversy in the community, especially among ulama and the Madura community. Starting from Bangkalan, Sampang, Sumenep, Pamekasan.

"I express my deepest apologies to the ulama, kiai in the four districts. Starting from Bangkalan, Sampang, Pamekasan, and Sumenep. As well as all the people of Madura and its leaders, and the people as a whole. Who may have felt offended by my statement," he said.

The PKS legislator from the DKI Jakarta VIII constituency understands that the narrative that has developed can create perceptions as if his statement was pinning down ulama and pesantren.

"For this reason, I emphasize once again, there is no intention at all, I repeat, there is no intention at all, I am to insult, discredit the ulama, there is none. Those are the teachers I love, who I respect and I appreciate," he said.

The former Secretary General of the PKS also explained that his statement was made in the context of concern that the BNN as an anti-narcotics agency would help so that the crime did not enter the pesantren and community areas.

"That's what I mean. And I remind you how many times with the Head of BNN, that's what I really mean. (Drugs) Which is currently spreading more and more in society, yes. Targeting various layers of society, I mean to invite all parties, including religious educational institutions, to increase vigilance and strengthen prevention efforts," he explained.

"However, at this time, my delivery is not appropriate. I repeat, my statement is not appropriate so that it can be interpreted in many ways," added Aboe Bakar.

As a form of responsibility as a representative of the people, Aboe admitted that he had tried to meet all the kiai, ulama and community leaders who were temporarily disappointed.

"Later I will try to visit them all according to my ability. I want to emphasize that ulama and pesantren are the main pillars in maintaining the morals and morals of the nation. In the context of drug eradication, I actually see the role of ulama as very strategic as the front line in education and prevention," he said.

Aboe said this incident was a valuable lesson for him to be more careful in conveying his views to the public. He is committed to continue to maintain ethics, honor and dignity as a member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia.

"Also to the Minister of Corrections and Immigration, I have also apologized and I immediately checked to the field, it turns out that there is one prison that is not disturbed by drugs in Bangkalan and Bangli," he concluded.

Previously, in a meeting with the Head of the BNN, Inspector General Suyudi Ario Seto on Tuesday, April 7, Aboe Bakar highlighted the importance of synergy between the BNN and local governments in efforts to eradicate drugs.

Abu Bakar assessed that without strong cross-sectoral cooperation, efforts to combat narcotics would not run optimally. However, the mention of the Madura context with a narrative that swept away ulama and pesantren actually triggered a wave of protests.

During the meeting, Aboe Bakar made a statement that was considered very tendentious by mentioning the involvement of Ulama and Pesantren in Madura in the network of narcotics because they were tempted by material or "money" profits.

"Ulama and Pesantren-pesantren in Madura are involved in the narcotics distribution network, because there is money there," said Aboe Bakar.