JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) reminded political parties to prioritize integrity and track records in the recruitment process for cadres.
This statement was made by KPK spokesperson Budi after the former Governor of Southeast Sulawesi Nur Alam joined the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI). In fact, this figure is still in a conditional release status after serving as a prisoner of corruption.
"We consider it important for every political party to apply the principle of caution and due diligence in the recruitment process of cadres and filling political positions, by conducting adequate research on the track record, integrity, and legal compliance of the candidate cadres," Budi told reporters, Thursday, June 18.
Budi emphasized that every citizen has the right to engage in politics in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations. However, Nur Alam's legal status should still be a concern.
"It also needs to be seen the legal status of the person concerned, including whether they are still undergoing conditional release or there is a court decision that includes the revocation of political rights as an additional crime," he said.
Budi reminded that the commitment of all parties, including political parties as pillars of democracy, is needed in efforts to prevent corruption.
Therefore, the aspect of integrity and legal compliance is considered to be the main consideration in every political decision-making.
"Political parties have a strategic role to ensure that the kaderization process produces leaders who are of integrity, committed to clean governance, and able to maintain public trust in political institutions," he said.
"The KPK believes that efforts to build an anti-corruption culture must begin from the political recruitment process. Therefore, the aspect of integrity and anti-corruption track record should be the main consideration in every political decision-making, so that the big goal of realizing a clean government free from corruption can be achieved sustainably," said Budi.
From a number of reports, Nur Alam announced that he had joined the PSI after meeting the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo in Solo, Central Java. The former Governor of Southeast Sulawesi had previously been convicted of corruption in connection with the granting of mining business permits (IUP) in Southeast Sulawesi.
He was released on parole since January 16, 2024 after serving his sentence at the Sukamiskin Prison, Bandung, West Java. In his case, he was sentenced by the Jakarta High Court for 15 years for being proven to have abused his authority.
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