C. Java challenges Akbar's reelection

C. Java challenges Akbar's reelection

SEMARANG: The majority of regency and city branches of the
Golkar Party will support the election of media magnate Surya
Paloh over the incumbent leader, Akbar Tandjung, in its upcoming
congress in Bali.

The motion to nominate Paloh was signed by leaders of 28 of 35
Golkar offices at the end of their meeting here early on Sunday.
Paloh was at the meeting, along with senior Golkar members known
to be against Akbar such as Muladi and Priyo Budi Santoso.

They also nominated Vice President Jusuf Kalla as the party's
chief advisor.

The signatories said Akbar had led Golkar to a myriad of
problems during his five years at the helm.

In Mataram, however, the party's West Nusa Tenggara chapter
confirmed its allegiance to Akbar. -- JP