Hoax! Mahfud MD threatens to dissolve the Indonesian DPR RI for shielding Jokowi

Jakarta (ANTARA/JACX) – A YouTube video post claimed that former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs (Menko Polhukam) Mahfud MD would dissolve the Indonesian DPR RI if the institution protected the seventh President Joko Widodo in the matter of alleged diploma falsification.

The following is the title narrative in the post:

‘Find the DPR RI protects Jokowi, Mahfud dares to directly threaten to dissolve the DPR RI’

But is it true that Mahfud would dissolve the DPR RI if he protects Jokowi?

Explanation:

Based on the results of the investigation, no official statement from Mahfud MD has been found indicating he would dissolve the DPR RI.

In the circulating video, Mahfud actually stated that the polemic regarding the alleged falsification of Jokowi’s diploma should not be left without clarification.

He stressed that if the allegations are proven true, then the law must be enforced without discrimination. Conversely, if the allegations are not true, the state must restore the reputation of the accused.

Mahfud also stressed that the DPR is an important constitutional body in Indonesia’s democratic system. He said that although the DPR is frequently criticised, its existence is better than dissolution.

He stated that criticisms of the DPR and political parties should be conveyed through democratic mechanisms, not by abolishing the institution. Mahfud even noted that without the DPR, executive power could become absolutist.

Furthermore, legally the DPR cannot be dissolved arbitrarily without amending the 1945 Constitution.

Thus, the claim that Mahfud MD threatens to dissolve the DPR RI because he protects Jokowi is false or misleading information.

Claim: Mahfud MD threatens to dissolve the DPR RI because he protects Jokowi

Rating: Hoax

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