Basofi awaits Megawati

SURABAYA: East Java Governor Basofi Sudirman and chairperson of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Sukarnoputri will meet here early next month to end the crisis gripping the political organization's local chapter.

Relations between PDI and the provincial government are strained following Basofi's refusal to recognize Megawati's recent appointment of Sutjipto as the party's new chapter chief.

The local government favors Latief Pudjosakti, known as an ardent critic of Megawati.

"We hope friction will end after the party and government officials meet," Sutjipto was quoted by Antara as saying yesterday. (pan)