Lesson from Lopa for the elite

Lesson from Lopa for the elite

From Rakyat Merdeka

We were all shocked by Baharuddin Lopa's untimely death in the middle of his attempts to bring to trial corruptors (some pretending to be reformists and often quoting the Prophet's sayings) rampant in the legislature, executive body, judiciary as well as business tycoons who had collaborated with corrupt politicians.

The presence of a "sponsor" was even suspected behind Lopa's well-meaning actions. Firm in his determination to uphold truth and justice, he boldly stated: "Even if the sky were to fall, justice must be upheld".

It is indeed sad that the Almighty has summoned a man of such integrity and honesty just when the nation needed someone like him.

Is this a curse on the nation brought about by the presence of so many corruptors and bootlickers who pretend to understand the people's suffering.

The elite in the legislature, executive body and judiciary who are simply sloganeers have a lot to learn from Lopa about honesty, simplicity, hard work and dedication to the people.

RUSDIANTO

Jakarta