Target Of 30 Percent Representation Of Women Members Of KPU-Bawaslu Was Not Achieved, This Is The Explanation Of Commission II DPR

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission II of the House of Representatives, Saan Mustopa, revealed the reason for not achieving the target of 30 percent of women's representation in the composition of KPU-Bawaslu members for the 2022-2027 period.

Of the 7 KPU commissioners and 5 Bawaslu members elected, women were only represented by Betty Epsilon Idroos at the KPU and Lolly Suhenty at the Bawaslu.

According to Saan, basically the DPR has a high commitment to encourage the representation of 30 percent of women. However, he said, only two names emerged which were the result of the election process in the DPR.

"When there is a political process in the DPR, there is a negotiation process. In the end, yes, we can only do one more," Saan told reporters at the DPR building, Thursday, February 17.

Even so, the NasDem politician claimed Commission II of the DPR continues to seek membership of the new KPU-Bawaslu with a target of 30 percent women's representation.

"That's what we will encourage the new KPU. When we do the selection later, we will establish KPUs in provinces and regencies/municipalities, the provincial and regency/city Bawaslu, pay attention so that the representation of 30 percent of women can be realized. We will push it there," said Saan Mustopa.

It is known, Commission II of the House of Representatives has determined the elected members of the KPU and Bawaslu for the 2022-2027 period on Wednesday, February 16, evening.

The seven elected KPU members are Betty Epsilon Idroos, Hasyim Asy'ari, Mochammad Afifuddin, Parsadaan Harahap, Yulianto Sudrajat, Idham Holik and August Mellaz.

Meanwhile, the five Bawaslu members are Lolly Suhenty, Puadi, Rahmat Bagja, Totok Haryono and Herwyn Jefler Hielsa Malonda.