KNews.id- Gibran Rakabuming Raka plans to call his father, Joko Widodo, who is also the President of the Republic of Indonesia. The father of two children emphasized that he would explain everything that happened to the number one person in Indonesia. He also confirmed that he would not cover up the case that dragged the Minister of Social Affairs, Juliari Batubara.
"Tonight I called Mr (Jokowi). One by one I will solve these problems, "said Gibran in Solo, Monday (21/12).
The corruption case of social assistance (bansos) by the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) that dragged the Minister of Social Affairs, Juliari Batubara and has been named a suspect, continues to roll. A number of parties are now being dragged away because they are suspected of having played a role in the case.
Including the eldest son of President Joko Widodo, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who allegedly recommended PT Sri Rezeki Isman Tbk. or Sritex in making goodie bags. Gibran denied the issue and asked for proof if he was involved. However, the figure who will soon serve as Mayor of Solo admitted that he knew Juliari Batubara.
"I know but have never met," said Gibran after blusukan in Banyuagung, Banjarsari.
He also challenged various parties to show evidence related to the issue of him being involved in the mega corruption scandal of social assistance funds (bansos) from the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos).Gibran Rakabuming, whose name was dragged along and suspected of having a role in the case.
“I feel aggrieved by the news that I don’t know where the source is. The source is not clear,” he said.
“Please prove it. I am not afraid and ready to be arrested as long as there is evidence,” he said.
The figure who will soon become Mayor of Solo after winning the 2020 Pilkada is suspected of recommending PT Sritex to handle the manufacture of social assistance grocery bags.
“I have never recommended or ordered and interfered in social assistance matters. Please cross-check it with the KPK,” said Gibran.
“It can also be cross-checked with Sritex. I think it has already issued a statement,” he added.
According to him, reports about the issue that he was involved in a corruption scandal cannot be justified.
“I’ve never been like that. If you want more corruption, please. But I don’t,” he said. (AHM)
