Golkar Ethics Council Sanctions Three Cadres Over Social Media Posts

The Golkar Party Ethics Council has imposed ethical sanctions on three members from South Sumatra Province after they were found to have violated the party’s code of ethics by uploading narratives, videos, and images regarding internal Golkar Party issues on social media.

The three members, namely Deni Hegar, Muhammad Akbar, and Ahlan Wilmana, were proven to have committed ethical violations following a series of hearings held by the Golkar Party Ethics Council.

The Chairman of the Golkar Party Ethics Council, Prof. Mohammad Hatta, stated that bringing internal party matters into the public sphere contradicts organisational rules and is considered to tarnish the party’s reputation.

“As party members, every member should understand the obligation to maintain the dignity, honour, and prestige of the Golkar Party. In accordance with the Statutes, Articles of Association, Party Regulations on Organisational Discipline, and the Golkar Party Code of Ethics, communicating internal issues to the public is prohibited. Every internal matter has a resolution mechanism in accordance with party rules,” said Mohammad Hatta, as quoted on Saturday, 27 June 2026.

The ethics hearing for Deni Hegar was held on 2 June 2026. Meanwhile, the hearings for Muhammad Akbar and Ahlan Wilmana took place from 22 June, 24 June, to 26 June 2026, concluding with the reading of the verdict.

During the trial, the Ethics Council declared that all three were proven to have engaged in disgraceful conduct and violated the principles of the Golkar Party, namely Achievement, Discipline, Dedication, Loyalty, and Blamelessness (PD2LT).

The Ethics Council assessed that the posts, consisting of images, videos, and narratives published on social media, had created negative perceptions of the Golkar Party, the Ethics Council, and the General Chairperson of the Golkar Party.

Due to these violations, the three members have been handed ethical sanctions and have been ordered not to repeat their actions. The Ethics Council also warned that similar violations in the future will result in heavier sanctions.

In addition to delivering the verdict, Mohammad Hatta urged all Golkar members across various regions to protect the party’s good name and to prioritise organisational mechanisms when resolving any internal issues.

“Ahead of the 2029 democratic festivities, all members are expected to focus on growing the Golkar Party and winning the election so that we can continue to increase our service to the people of Indonesia and contribute to national development,” said Hatta.