PDIP Calls Anies's Appeal On The Administrative Court's Decision On Dredging Mampang River To Clear His Name

DKI Jakarta DPRD Building/VOI

JAKARTA - The PDIP and PSI factions of the DKI DPRD criticized the move by the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswdsan, who filed an appeal against the decision of the State Administrative Court (PTUN) regarding the dredging of the Mampang River.

Member of the PDIP faction of the DKI DPRD, Gilbert Simanjuntak, said that it was Anies' right as regional head to file an appeal.

However, Gilbert suspects that the appeal submitted is just an excuse for Anies to clear his name of defeat for the claim of the residents of the Mampang River flood victims.

"Anies' intention to appeal is a question, to clear his personal name or for the benefit of the DKI Provincial Government? For the Provincial Government, it is not necessary, because (dredging the Mampang River) is an obligation," Gilbert said when contacted, Wednesday, March 9.

Separately, Member of the PSI faction of the DKI DPRD, August Hamonangan, sees that the appeal actually shows Anies' character as a leader who is more concerned with image than work.

"We understand that Mr. Anies has the right to appeal, but feel sorry for the citizens. This shows that he cares more about his image as a governor than completing his work. Mr. Anies wants to be seen as always being right. In fact, appeals or not, loses turn to ash, wins turn to charcoal. Same only," said August.

Augus said Anies should be aware. Instead of being busy dealing with legal cases like this, it is better for Anies to focus on running a flood control program and not against his own citizens.

"Our opinion is that it is better for Mr. Anies to focus on proving that he is working. There is still a lot of homework to be done. Maybe Mr. Anies is dizzy, but this is his job. It is a mandate from the people of Jakarta. These jobs must be completed before Mr. Anies steps down. In this case, the Jakarta Administrative Court has punished Anies who lost the lawsuit by ordering the dredging of the Mampang River to Pondok Jaya, as well as the anointing of the Mampang River in Pela Mampang Village.

This lawsuit was filed by seven residents since last August 2021. The residents included Tri Andarsanti Pursita, Jeanny Lamtiur Simanjuntak, Gunawan Wibisono, Yusnelly Suryadi D, Shanty Widhiyanti, Virza Syafaat Sasmitawidjaja, and Indra.

They are residents of Jakarta who were victims of a major flood on 19 to 21 February 2021, with a flood height of about 2 meters.

However, as of March 8, 2022, Anies filed an appeal in the case numbered 205/G/TF/2021/PTUN.JKT.