DKPP chairman Heddy Lugito testifying at a 2024 presidential election results disputes hearing, Friday (4/5/2024). Photo by MKRI/Teguh.

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JAKARTA (MKRI) — The Constitutional Court (MK) presented the Election Organizer Ethics Council (DKPP) at a hearing for the 2024 presidential election results disputes (presidential PHPU) on Friday, April 5, 2024. The council testified after being summonsed by the Court for cases No. 1/PHPU.PRES-XXII/2024 by Presidential Ticket 01 Anies Rasyid Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar and No. 2/PHPU.PRES-XXII/2024 by Presidential Ticket 03 Ganjar Pranowo-Mahfud MD.

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DKPP Chairman Heddy Lugito, along with DKPP Members I Dewa Kade Wiarsa Raka Sandi and Muhammad Tio Aliansyah, were present at the hearing in the plenary courtroom in Jakarta. In his address, Heddy stated that DKPP examined four cases involving the respondents, namely the Chairperson and Members of the General Election Commission of the Republic of Indonesia (KPU RI), pertaining to the registration of presidential and vice-presidential candidates Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka."

"In examining the case, DKPP adheres strictly to procedural guidelines outlined in the code of ethics of election organizers. We have thoroughly proceeded through all necessary stages." said Heddy before the eight constitutional justices.

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He mentioned that the four cases were recorded as Case No. 135, 136, 137, and 141-PKE-DKPP/XII/2023. Subsequently, the decisions on these cases were publicly disclosed on February 5, 2024, and are available for viewing on YouTube.

"We have attached  the decisions for cases 135, 136, 137, and 141 to the Honorable Constitutional Court Panel. please be examined," stated Heddy.

When questioned by a constitutional justice regarding the decision to issue multiple stern warnings to the same individual without resulting in dismissal, Heddy clarified that the council evaluates and imposes sanctions in accordance with the severity of ethical violations alleged and the evidence presented during the hearing.

Throughout the year, certain members of election organizers receive multiple complaints to DKPP, sometimes as many as 10 to 15 times. However, not all complaints are substantiated, leading DKPP to rehabilitate the accused members of the election organizers. Conversely, DKPP applies sanctions ranging from stern warnings to dismissal from office and membership in cases where violations are proven.

"In cases of grave violations, there are DKPP decisions declaring individuals unsuitable to serve as election organizers both presently and indefinitely." said Heddy.

Regarding the independence of election organizers, Heddy addressed complaints about their partiality toward certain election participants. Additionally, there are instances where election organizers are accused of being indicated by political party management.

Prior to adjourning the hearing, the Court granted authorization for additional evidence from Petitioners of Case No. 1 and No. 2, Respondent Parties, Related Parties, and the Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu). Chief Justice Suhartoyo further stated that the parties may submit testimonies not previously presented during the hearing, including responses to testimonies from the four ministers and DKPP, through conclusions. These conclusions must be submitted to the Court no later than April 16, 2024, at 16:00 WIB.

"The justices concurred that we are allowing an opportunity for the submission of concluding remarks, including subsequent responses, enabling parties to address the statements made by the four ministries, as well as DKPP," stated Chief Justice Suhartoyo.

Chief Justice Suhartoyo further emphasized  that while the submission of conclusions had not been practiced in previous PHPU hearings, does not signify a departure from the consistent implementation of the Constitutional Court Regulation (PMK).Suhartoyo explained that the unique dynamics surrounding the settlement of the 2024 Presidential PHPU set it apart from from past practices.

Chief Justice Suhartoyo clarified, "It's important to understand that this doesn't signify any inconsistency with the PMK or the Court's approach in handling previous presidential elections. The current dynamics of the presidential election hearing necessitate this different approach."

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 "On the same day, prior to hearing the testimony from DKPP, the Court proceeded with the testimonies of four ministers from the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, who were also summoned to the hearing. These ministers included Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto, Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati, and Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini. Their summoning was deemed crucial by the Court in relation to the arguments presented in the Petitioner's petition."

Author : Mimi Kartika
Editor : Nur R.
Translator : Fuad Subhan (RA)

Disclaimer: The original version of the news is in Indonesian. In case of any differences between the English and the Indonesian versions, the Indonesian version will prevail.

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