Citizens Support Ahok Revealing Corruption
Reported by Andry | Translated by Cintya Meliza
Dozens of demonstrators who are on behalf of Ahok Defenders Front (FPA) held the peace action in front of City Hall yard, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Gambir, Central Jakarta, Tuesday ( 3/31).
If Ahok bravely to tell the truth, that would mean he is the honest man. As he braves to save the public budget such as UPS case. That was great case
In the action, the demonstrators conveyed their support of Ahok's leadership style which is considered bravely revealing corruption cases in the capital.
"We come here for giving a support to Ahok. There is no city council can dethrone Ahok as he was chosen by Jakarta citizens," said coordinator of FPA, Safri Hidayat.
Basuki Demands Demonstration Coordinator Pay Compensation on Damaged ParksHidayat assessed the action of City Council that wants to dethrone Ahok through inquiry right due to ethics issue is very unsubstantiated. Because, the ethics is regarded have no clear benchmark. "The ethics is absurd, what's its size? he expressed.
He gave an example, the ethics between Javaness and Sumatran is different. Javanesses are well-known polite, while the Sumatrans are well-known talking loud and hard. "It means it is indeed his character. As the difference of language and culture. Yet he is honest and brave," he added.
Safri also considered, the inquiry right which was rolled to investigate Ahok's fault all this time, loaded with councils' interest . The council feel that their budget right was disrupted due to the current governor's leadership. "We're asking the councils to repent. Remember, they are people's representatives, don't be selfish," he said.
"If Ahok bravely to tell the truth, that would mean he is the honest man. As he braves to save the public budget such as UPS case. That was great case," he disclosed.