Probe into governor demanded

Probe into governor demanded

KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Activists from 12 non-
governmental organizations urged on Monday the Southeast Sulawesi
Prosecutor's Office to continue investigating alleged vote-buying
by the elected governor, Ali Mazi.

They also demanded a probe into councillors who reportedly
accepted money from Ali Mazi and Yusran Silondae to win their
candidacy as governor and deputy governor for the 2003-2008 term.

Police have cleared the elected governor and deputy governor
of accusations of bribery.

The prosecutor's office should also investigate legislators
involved in the case, the activists added.

Meanwhile an official at the prosecutor's office, Salahuddin
Manahawu, said his office needed more evidence before it could go
ahead with the investigation into the alleged vote-buying.

La Upe Rasyid, a provincial councillor who was killed in a
recent traffic accident, had admitted to receiving money prior to
the gubernatorial election. -- Antara