Akbar's post-election fate<\/p>\n
The conflict within the Golkar Party following the
\npresidential election is now reaching a head, with senior leaders
\nFahmi Idris and other members bringing their cases to court to
\nseek an annulment of their ousting by the party's central board.<\/p>\n
Fahmi is also demanding a national conference be held to seek
\nthe accountability of Akbar Tandjung as Golkar leader because of
\nthe Nationhood Coalition's failure to effectively support
\nMegawati Soekarnoputri in the runoff.<\/p>\n
In addition, Fahmi will urge Akbar to step down because of the
\npolitical collapse, before the national conference removes him
\nfrom his office.<\/p>\n
In fact, Fahmi and his followers should have exercised
\nrestraint by avoiding any defiance of the central board, which
\nled to their dismissal. This is in view of Akbar's contribution
\nand sacrifice to rescue the party.<\/p>\n
At the start of the reform period, through the perseverance of
\nAkbar, Golkar survived despite its failure to direct during the
\nNew Order. It emerged as the second-largest party in the 1999
\ngeneral elections.<\/p>\n
In the case of State Logistics Agency fund misappropriation,
\nGolkar was again in danger of extinction, however, it was
\neventually rescued when Akbar was acquitted of charges.<\/p>\n
H. WISDARMANTO GS., Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/akbars-post-election-fate-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }