Andi Mallarangeng to protest KPU

Andi Mallarangeng to protest KPU

JAKARTA: The executive board of the United Democratic National
Party (PPDK) has demanded the General Elections Commission (KPU)
to publicly announce the results of the political parties'
confirmation to contest the 2004 election.

An immediate announcement from the KPU would help political
parties prepare for the elections and also keep the public
informed, he said.

PPDK deputy chairman Andi Mallarangeng said on Friday that
KPU's plan to announce the results to all parties in December was
unfair. He added that his party would officially lodge a protest
against the KPU.

Andi said if PPDK was declared qualified for the election, the
party could start recruiting presidential candidates. -- JP