Home Affairs Minister Guarantees Suffrage in Local Elections

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Oleh Eko Budiono, Jumat, 10 Maret 2017 | 14:11 WIB - Redaktur: Penni Patmawati Rusman - 837


Jakarta, InfoPublik - Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo said every citizen’s suffrage will be guaranteed by the state.

"The government wants people to excercise their voting rights in the second round of simultaneous local elections 2017," said Home Affairs Minister in a press release, Tuesday (3/7).

According to the Minister, MoHA sought to resolve issues relating to the rights to vote.

"I have instructed Jakarta acting governor Sumarnono to solve the problem of citizens who are not able to vote," he said.

Meanwhile, Sumarsono admitted that Jakarta was still facing issues regarding Permanent Voter Data (DPT) .

"In the whole country, Jakarta’s DPT is the most problematic one. "he said.

However, the minister guaranteed Jakarta citizens’ right to vote,  in choosing a trustworthy leader. (Translator: Wilda Stiana)