Mediator<\/p>\n
If the two disputing Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) camps,
\nMegawati Soekarnoputri's and Soerjadi's, finally come to a
\ndead-end in their long-dragging conflict, I'm in a position to
\nact as their mediator.<\/p>\n
In this respect, I would like all PDI members to study PDI's
\n1988 constitution and internal rules prevailing before the
\nnational conference (Munas) and the party's constitution and
\ninternal rules stipulated by the Munas. To guide us in finding a
\nsolution to this conflict, we must carefully study the status of
\na Munas as stipulated in the 1988 constitution and internal
\nrules, according to which a Munas may be held in a situation of
\nemergency.<\/p>\n
As is known, the 1993 PDI congress in Medan failed, and the
\nextraordinary congress held later in Surabaya also failed.
\nFinally, it was decided that pursuant to the 1988 constitution
\nand internal rules, a Munas was held (an emergency situation).
\nThis means that the outcome of the Munas, with respect to the
\nelection of the central executive board and the stipulation of
\nthe party's statute and internal rules, must be confirmed in a
\nPDI congress. One to be held in place of the failed 1993 Medan
\ncongress, and not the next one, an ordinary one held every five
\nyears. This congress should have been held one year after the
\nMunas. This is what the party's constitution mandates.<\/p>\n
For some reason, Megawati was yet to hold the congress when it
\nwas already close to the general election, a situation resulting
\nin conflict between Fatimah Ahmad and friends and Megawati.<\/p>\n
After the conflict became public, a meeting of PDI's central
\nexecutive board was held, and it was agreed that a joint congress
\nwould be held. The majority of the participants (14) voted for
\nFatimah Ahmad to act as chairwoman of the congress committee.
\nHowever, Megawati voiced her disagreement to this majority voting
\nwhile, at the same time, her supporters outside the meeting
\nvenue, overwhelmed with emotion, condemned Fatimah Ahmad.<\/p>\n
As Fatimah Ahmad and friends got hold of the majority votes,
\nthey held another meeting the next day at Wisata Hotel, Jakarta.
\nIt is not known whether Megawati was invited to attend. If they
\nfailed to invite Megawati to attend, the problem would be ethical
\nin nature and not a violation of the party's constitution.<\/p>\n
In this case, the emotionally fanatical supporters of Megawati
\nhave shown their desire for a change in ways harmful to PDI
\nitself, while on the other hand, Megawati's leadership group has
\nnever made any clarification about this conflict.<\/p>\n
It is my hope that what has been set out above may initiate a
\ndialog between Soerjadi and Megawati.<\/p>\n
RA BERAR FATIA<\/p>\n
Former Member of R&D Dept.<\/p>\n
of PDI Central Executive Board<\/p>\n
Bekasi, West Java<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mediator-1447899208", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }