JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – Agung Laksono’s Golkar Party planned to make substantial changes to several strategic positions hel by Golkar politicians at the House of Representatives (DPR), including the position of the House Speaker hold by Setya Novanto.
Ace Hasan Syadzily of Agung’s Golkar confirmed the plan to the press on Sunday (Mar. 8).
Other than Setya Novanto’s position, Ace said Agung’s Golkar will promote Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita and Melchias Mekeng as Head and Secretary of Golkar faction at the DPR respectively.
Agung’s Golkar, however, is now waiting for the decision from the Ministry of Law & Human Rights over a proposal they have submitted to the Ministry seeking for official recognition.
Agung’s faction is still also facing a legal battle in the courts against another faction of Golkar led by Aburizal “Ical” Bakrie. (haryantosuharman@yosefardi.com)