Anwar Usman-Idayati's Marriage Was Dragged Into The Political Field Until The Discourse Of 3 Periods? Mas Gibran Gives The Ultimate Answer

JAKARTA - The Mayor of Solo, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, has opened his voice regarding the three-period polemic that continues to emerge today in the public eye. With a short, concise and clear answer, Gibran made sure that this was clearly rejected by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

"The person concerned (Jokowi) has refused for three periods, there is no need to question it," said Gibran in Solo, quoted from the Youtube channel @ Berita Surakarta, Thursday, March 24.

The eldest son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was initially asked about the marriage of the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court (MK) Anwar Usman and aunt Idayati, or the younger brother of President Jokowi.

Gibran diplomatically said this was a private matter. All the things that caused the pros and cons, for example, were related to the independence of the Constitutional Court after the marriage, including the discourse of 3 periods that Gibran did not want to respond to.

"Discussed on, how come this is a family matter! Ask Mrs. Ida directly," said Gibran.

As a nephew, Gibran hopes that this wedding plan will run smoothly. "Good luck, wes," Gibran said.

The chairman of the Constitutional Court (MK) Anwar Usman will soon marry Idayati, the younger brother of President Joko Widodo. This news is certainly a happy news, but on the other hand it creates a negative perception.

Many parties believe that the Constitutional Court must be careful in making future decisions after the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court and the President become brothers-in-law. Not even a few, suggested that Usman resign from his position to maintain the independence of the Constitutional Court.

Andalas University constitutional law expert, Feri Amsari, suggested Anwar Usman to leave his position as Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court (MK).

"Constitutionally, this marriage has a constitutional impact," he said in a written statement, Tuesday, March 22.

However, said Feri, the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court will hear cases related to the president and Jokowi's political interests. For example, testing the State Capital Law (UU IKN).

Conflicts of interest, he said, would arise in every judicial review because the president is one of the parties. For this reason, this conflict of interest must be avoided by the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court so that the judiciary still has dignity.

"It is important for all of us to have a constitutional court that obeys the values of a judiciary that is independent from all power relations," he said.

Separately, member of the House of Representatives Commission III Sari Yuliati, assessed that Anwar Usman's marriage plan with Idayati was a personal matter that did not need to be debated.

Sari Yuliati believes Anwar Usman can be professional and can differentiate between family and position issues. He also asked the public not to worry about the independence of the Constitutional Court.

“The Constitutional Court is independent, both structurally and functionally based on the provisions of the Act. There are 9 judges of the Constitutional Court and all decisions are made based on deliberation and consensus so that the cases decided must be objective," said Sari to reporters, Wednesday, March 23.

This Golkar Party legislator said that basically marriage is a matter of love and worship. Both, said Sari, are private matters that do not need to be associated with politics. Moreover, it is doubtful that the Court's performance will be influenced by the Palace.

"Marriage is worship, love matters are matters of the heart and very private, so there is no need to associate it with political matters. The Constitutional Court is a state institution and has a strong system in its working mechanism," he explained.