Beware of

Beware of Golkar's strategy

From Rakyat Merdeka

The Golkar party, in its politicking moves, is known to be loaded with an array of strategies, among others, by sending its members to their home towns to grab the position of governor in their regions, as can be seen from Abdullah Puteh in Aceh to start off, followed by Abdul Gafur as the governor of North Maluku province and Fadel Muhammad for Gorontalo province.

It's anybody's guess as to who's next.

Observers and other (non Golkar) members of the political elite strangely seem to be sound asleep and not aware of such wily tactics, as upon securing this high-ranking position, it would be simple for these governors to direct the electorate to cast their votes for Golkar in the next election in 2004.

Why is this important for Golkar's future? It is clearly due to its currently fading image, further damaged by fierce demonstrations demanding the disbandment of Golkar.

To the rest of the parties a word of caution is advised. Do be alert as these silent and stealthy operations by Golkar might prove to be effective tricks.

ANANG LUKMANA

Jakarta