Basuki's Video Team Prohibited to Enter BPK's Room
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Trias Risangayu
Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” T Purnama had a conflict with Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) employees who hinder his photographer and video crew under Jakarta Provincial Government to get the lift, heading to the examination room.
What’s going on? They’re my public relation staffs, why they don't allow to cover?
The chronology began when BPK directed Ahok to get to the lift. Not long after, photographer and video crew suddenly hindered by the officers.
“What’s going on? They’re my public relation staffs, why they don't allow to cover?,” asserted Ahok, while asking video crew to go inside the lift, Monday (11/23).
Basuki Filled BPK's Summons This MorningHowever, the officers still prohibit and ask video crew to go out of the lift. "Get out! You have a part of this session later," said the officer.
One of Ahok staffs then pulled back a cameraman. Besides cameraman, there was also a staff of Jakarta Communications, Information and Public Relations Department managed to get the lift, follow the governor to the 12th floor.
The team was involved to record his activity as evidence.
Not long after, Jakarta Communications, Information and Public Relations Department staffs, video crew and some officials went back out the examination room, because they prohibited by officers who wanted the meeting conducted privately.
He fulfilled BPK’s summons to explain regarding land purchase of Sumber Waras Hospital.
