NasDem Politician At The Batam DPRDjerat Narkoba, Mayor Muhammad Rudi Left It To The Mandatory Parties

Chairman of the Regional Leadership Council (DPW) of the Riau Islands Nasdem Party (Kepri), Muhammad Rudi (ANTARA/Jessica)

Batam Mayor, Riau Islands, Muhammad Rudi, will fully hand over to law enforcement regarding the arrest of local DPRD member Azhari David Yolanda who stumbled on a drug case. Rudi said he was still waiting for a decision from the police regarding the determination of the suspect to Azhari. "I am waiting for the decree. If you become a suspect, you must have a copy letter to his family," he said as quoted by Antara, Friday, January 27. The mayor, who is also the Chairman of the Regional Leadership Council (DPW) of the Nasdem Party, Riau Islands, also regretted that Azhari, who was a cadre of the Nasdem Party, was caught carrying illegal drugs. Meanwhile, the Honorary Board of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) of Batam City, Riau Islands stated that they would impose strict sanctions on DPRD members who are involved in drug cases. Member of the Honorary Board of the Batam City DPRD, Harmidi Umar Husein, said that the firm action was considered because the person concerned had tarnished the good name of the Batam City DPRD. "Because this case has been handled by the authorities, it will be taken according to legal steps. I think it is likely that PAW will be found guilty," said Harmidi when contacted in Batam. Harmidi added that the Honorary Board immediately held an internal meeting to issue a recommendation letter that would be given to the party that oversees DPRD personnel. "We had an internal meeting first and then made a letter of recommendation to be given to his party," said Harmidi. Batam City DPRD member Azhari David Yolanda is involved in a drug case and is a young Nasdem politician who occupies the seat of the Batam City DPRD from the Sekupang Electoral Area Behindpadang.