1 month ago
28
December 31, 2024 | 04:22 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has announced that the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo or Jokowi, has been nominated as a finalist for the 2024 Organized Crime and Corruption Figure.
This recognition places Jokowi among five other prominent individuals who were selected through a global nomination process. The other finalists include Kenyan President William Ruto, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina, and Indian businessman Gautam Adani.
“We asked for nominations from readers, journalists, the Person of the Year judges, and others in the OCCRP global network,” stated the OCCRP on its official website on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
Kenyan President William Ruto received the highest number of nominations for the 2024 Organized Crime and Corruption Figure. Over 40,000 individuals submitted letters nominating President Ruto for this distinction.
OCCRP Publisher Drew Sullivan said corruption is a fundamental part of capturing states and making autocratic governments powerful.
“These corrupt governments violate human rights, manipulate elections, plunder natural resources, and ultimately create conflict from their inherent instability. Their only future is violent collapse or bloody revolution,” said Sullivan.
The People's Tribunal: Indictments Against the Jokowi Regime
On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the Extraordinary People's Court convened a People's Tribunal at Wisma Makara, University of Indonesia (UI), Depok, West Java, to bring the Jokowi government to justice. The tribunal focused on what is referred to as the "nine sins" or "Nawadosa" of the Jokowi regime.
The first indictment addressed the confiscation of living space and the exclusion of society. This included a critique of various government policies, such as national strategic projects, the Job Creation Law, nickel downstream, and food estates, which were deemed detrimental to the well-being of the people.
The second indictment focused on violence, persecution, criminalization, and discrimination. The plaintiffs presented evidence of numerous instances of violence that occurred during various civil demonstrations.
The third indictment addressed the politics of impunity and crimes against humanity. The tribunal argued that the Jokowi administration demonstrated a lack of seriousness in addressing various cases of gross human rights violations.
The fourth indictment focused on the commercialization, standardization, and subordination of the national education system. The plaintiffs highlighted the controversial issue of high tuition fees and the implementation of the State University as a Legal Entity status, which was argued to have led to increased tuition costs.
The fifth indictment concerned corruption, collusion, and nepotism, as well as the government's failure to adequately address these issues. The plaintiffs emphasized the revision of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Law during Jokowi's tenure, which weakened the anti-corruption body. Furthermore, accusations of normalized collusion and nepotism during the 2024 Presidential Election were also presented.
The sixth indictment addressed the exploitation of natural resources and the government's inadequate response to the climate crisis. The plaintiffs argued that mining permits were granted without sufficient oversight and that the state failed to effectively distribute the profits from resource extraction to the people.
The seventh indictment focused on oppressive labor policies, specifically citing the ratification of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation during Jokowi's tenure.
The eighth indictment addressed legislative hijacking, arguing that the Jokowi government failed to enact regulations that served the public interest.
The ninth and final indictment focused on militarism and militarization. The plaintiffs argued that the Jokowi regime attempted to reintegrate the military into civilian spheres. As an example, they cited the revision of the State Civil Apparatus Law, which allows for the appointment of military soldiers and police members to certain civil service positions.
Daniel A. Fajri contributed to the writing of this article.
Editor’s Choice: Jokowi Decries Claim of His Request for Third Presidential Term
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Minister Basuki Says IKN Phase 9 Groundbreaking Set for January, Rp6.5tn in New Investment Secured
18 jam lalu
The Head of the IKN Authority announced that the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 9 of the new capital's development is slated for January.
Prabowo Slams Judges for Lenient Sentence in Massive Corruption Case
23 jam lalu
While Prabowo did not explicitly name the corruption case in question, his statement comes amid controversy over the verdict against Harvey Moeis.
Jokowi Decries Claim of His Request for Third Presidential Term
1 hari lalu
Asked whether the allegation was detrimental to him, Jokowi responded casually.
10 Most Corrupt Countries in the World, Is Indonesia Included?
4 hari lalu
Explore the most corrupt countries in the world, featuring the likes of Somalia and more. Learn where the highest levels of corruption persist.
A Gloomy Future for the Anti-Corruption Commission
5 hari lalu
The potential for conflicts of interest is overshadowing the new leadership of the KPK. The process is prone to external intervention.
Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina's Son Accused of Nuclear Energy Project Corruption with Russia
5 hari lalu
Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina, is suspected of being involved in nuclear energy corruption with Russia.
2 Private Smelter Bosses Sentenced to 8 Years Prison Time in Tin Corruption Case
7 hari lalu
Jakarta Corruption Court sentenced two private smelter bosses to 8 years in prison. They were proven guilty in the tin corruption case.
Harvey Moeis Undergoes Tin Corruption Case Verdict Hearing Today
8 hari lalu
Defendant in the tin corruption case, Harvey Moeis, will face a verdict hearing at the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court today.
Prabowo's Plan to Pardon Corruptors Gets Floods of Criticism
8 hari lalu
Indonesian President Prabowo's plan to pardon corruptors who return their wealth from corruption to the country has been flooded with criticism.
PDIP Denies Being Initiator of 12 Percent VAT: 'Jokowi Govt Proposed It'
8 hari lalu
The PDIP party denied allegations that the party faction proposed an increase in value-added tax (VAT) to 12 percent.
