Basuki Explained About His Absence in Meeting with DPD
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Cintya Meliza
Jakarta Governor, Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama is preparing memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 3 provinces and Agriculture Ministry for beef security. It is also the cause of Ahok not attending regional coordination meeting (Rakorda) with The Jakarta Representatives Council (DPD), last Thursday (11/12).
It cannot be represented, as it's discussing about beef, MoU sign and anything
"It cannot be represented, as it's discussing about beef, MoU sign and anything," said Ahok at City Hall, Friday (11/13).
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According to him, although he did not attend he has delegated the meeting to City Secretary Saefullah and a number of Regional Working Unit (SKPD)s. Including Water Management, Cleanliness, Housing and Government's Building Departments and mayor.
"There have been some SKPDs, Public Works Ministry, and City Secretary. Why should I attend there too?," he disclosed.
He then told The Regional Representatives Council (DPD) to understand about the situation. "I did impossibly insult the council, if I did that, I wouldn't have sent the delegation," he expressed.
Previously, one of the council expressed their disappointment towards the governor through their twitter account about Basuki's absence.