Golkar removes Sumba councilors

Golkar removes Sumba councilors

KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Five members of the East Sumba
legislative council representing the dominant Golkar faction have
been removed by the political organization due to conflicts over
the election of regent early this year.

Governor Herman Musakabe, in his capacity as chairman of the
patrons' council of the local Golkar chapter, signed the decree
removing the five councilors based upon the recommendation of the
chairman of Golkar's East Sumba faction, Antara reported.

The five councilors have been charged with being disloyal to
the organization during the regent's election by casting their
vote for a candidate who was contesting the post against Golkar's
nominee.

The Golkar candidate, Mehang Kunda, lost the election in
March. His rival, Lukas Kaborag, clinched it, courtesy of the
five Golkar rebel councilors. (emb)