Responding To DPRD Interpellation Regarding Formula E, Deputy Governor Of DKI: Right But We Hope There Is Dialogue

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan when meeting Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag in New York (Photo: Instagram @aniesbaswedan)

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria said that interpellation is a democratic right owned by factions in the DKI Jakarta DPRD. However, he hopes that if it is still possible, the dialogue room should be opened first.

This was conveyed by Riza in response to the discourse on the right of interpellation to the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan regarding the implementation of Formula E which had been rolling recently.

"We hope that as far as it is possible to carry out deliberation, dialogue, meetings, all issues between the executive and legislature can be discussed, discussed properly," Riza told reporters in Jakarta, Sunday, August 22.

He invited all members of the legislature to ask questions that they felt were not clear. "We will explain, related agencies, related agencies will help," said Riza.

"We will explain as best we can, it doesn't have to go through interpellation, there are still many other media forums," added the Gerindra Party politician.

Furthermore, Riza hopes that in the future the legislature and executive can continue to open communication and dialogue to resolve existing problems. Moreover, this is the obligation of all office holders in the capital city.

"We hope we can discuss, discuss any problems in Jakarta. This is indeed our duty and obligation between the executive and the legislature together to find the best solution," he said.

As previously reported, there have been 15 DPRD members from two factions, namely PSI and PDIP, who agreed to propose an interpellation proposal regarding the implementation of the Formula E racing event.

All members of the PSI Faction, totaling 8 people, have signed a letter applying for Interpellation rights for Formula E. Meanwhile, members of the PDIP Faction have signed a total of 7 people.

In DKI Regional Regulation Number 1 of 2014 concerning the Regulations of the DKI DPRD, the right of interpellation is proposed to the leadership of the DPRD. The form of the right of interpellation this time was a plenary meeting with Anies to question the reason why Formula E was maintained.

The condition is that the interpellation can be realized as long as it is signed by at least 15 council members and must be more than one faction. This requirement has been fulfilled by members of the DPRD.

However, the council member who initiated the interpellation is still lobbying other members to participate in submitting the interpellation before it is submitted to the Chairman of the DKI DPRD.