PDI officials resent governor

PDI officials resent governor

SURABAYA, East Java: The local government's refusal to
recognize the newly appointed chief of the local chapter of the
Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) has sparked resentment among
party activists.

About 40 local PDI leaders plan to meet governor Basofi
Sudirman to question his refusal to inaugurate Sutjipto as the
new provincial party chairman last week, Antara reported
yesterday.

Sutjipto's installation was canceled after the government,
which supports the candidacy of his arch rival Latief Pudjosakti,
did not issue the necessary permit for the ceremony.

Officials said the party should resolve the chairmanship rift
before it decides who to recognize.

The deposed Latief has set up a rival leadership board and
rejected Sutjipto's appointment by the party's central executive
board. (pan)