Two Candidates Sue Election Result of Lumajang Regency
Image


The Constitutional Court (MK) held a hearing on Lumajang Election Dispute case filed by Ali Mudhori-Samsul Hadi and Agus Wicaksono-Adnan Syarif, Tuesday (25/6). At the preliminary hearing, both the applicants through legal counsel respectively convey the main points of his petition.

Ali Mudhori-Samsul Hadi Hadi who is Candidate No. 3 through Legal Counsel, Anwar Rahman said there has been a breach that is structured, systematic and massive performed by Election Commission of Lumajang and Related Party (Couple Sjahrazad Masdar-Amin Baswedan). Anwar also said Lumajang Election Commission since the beginning of the implementation of the Election has prevailed unprofessional. That’s why, DKPP then decides the implementation of the Election carried out by the Provincial Commission in. "Still, the implementation of Election colored by violations," said Anwar.

Then Anwar conveyed any violations it alleged. Such violation, among others, the dismissal or transfer of teachers and civil servants who do not support the Related Party, the practice of money politics by handing out money with varying amounts, and distribution of rice for the poor is a government program. "Related Party has mobilized civil servants, the use of state facilities for the campaign, and extending the term of office of the head of the village with the intention of seeking support," Anwar said of the violations committed by Lumajang Election Commission or Related Parties.

Meanwhile, Agus Wicaksono-Adnan Syarif who represented by Andy Firasadi as legal counsel said almost the same thing with Ali Mudhori-Samsul Hadi. Andy revealed Related Party has conducted covert campaign in community events as RT-RW across Lumajang. "At the community event as RT-RW the Related Party promised to raise salaries RT-RW because they are the front line," said Andy.

In addition, Andy also said that in fact the Related Party as the incumbent regent issued a Decision on the Appointment of Acting Chief village in Lumajang. In fact, it is believed Andy against the Interior Ministry letter regarding Election of village head when his term runs out then the appointment of his successor could come from the civil service district or local community leaders with a maximum of six months.

Andy also revealed that the implementation phase is implemented by Lumajang Election Commission (or East Java Election Commission) to the administrative court actually been sued Surabaya. In the lawsuit Lumajang Election Commission lost. "It should be the implementation of Lumajang General Election lawsuit postponed until the first legally binding," said Andy. Both Petitioners’ case in the petition asking the Court ordered the implementation of re-voting by disqualifying Related Parties. (Yusti Nurul Agustin / mh)


Tuesday, June 25, 2013 | 17:38 WIB 85