Civilian Coalition Stages Mass Protest Against Jokowi's Political Dynasty

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Civilians Coalition of Reformation's Guard (Kompas Reformasi) staged a protest this afternoon in Central Jakarta. The protesters include students, workers, farmers, and other elements of society, protesting against President Joko Widodo or Jokowi's political dynasty.

"We suspect a governmental intervention, in this case President Jokowi, to goal his son Gibran Rakabuming Raka a vice presidential candidate through his uncle, Anwar Usman, the Chief Judge of Constitutional Court (MK)," said Amrin, an orator during the protest, in a written statement today.

The protestors brought three demands into this protest. First, condemning the alleged nepotism and rejected Gibran's run for vice presidency in the 2024 General Elections allegedly influenced by MK's decision on the age limit case.

"Chief Judge of MK Anwar Usman should not have been involved in the case based on the principle of nemo judex in causa sua, which provided that judges are not allowed to examine, investigate, and adjudge a case related to themselves," Amrin said.

Second, the protestors declared standing against President Jokowi for his betrayal of reformation. "We refuse to let the law be amended for his family's interest," he said.

Third, declaring a vote of no confidence against MK and the Honorary Council of MK. They highlighted Jimly Asshidiqie, the Chief of Honorary Council of MK who will likely be biased during this case for his support for Prabowo Subianto and familial ties to the Gerindra Party.

AISYAH AMIRA WAKANG

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