Ahok often ran the city administration without involving the capital’s legislative members, City Council Speaker Prasetyo Edi Marsudi said after a plenary meeting for Jakarta’s anniversary on Wednesday.

“Remember, there are executive and legislative bodies within the city administration," said the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) politician at the City Council building.

Another councilor William Yani also pointed out Ahok's lack of involvement with the council following the big shake up of his administration. The reshuffle of city officials was made without the councilors’ consent, he claimed. Similar critics also came from Gerinda politician Muhammad Taufik, who labeled Ahok's programs as lip service as he cited reforming the capital as a smart city was unrealistic.

“The plans should be based on our regional budget [APBD], not his fantasies,” Taufik said slamming Ahok's speech at the plenary meeting to commemorate the city’s 489th anniversary.

Abdul Ghoni also from Gerindra also pointed out the ongoing woes still lingering in the capital such as traffic congestion and flooding in several parts of the city.

Meanwhile, council deputy speaker Triwisaksana from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) strongly urged Ahok to cooperate better with the City Council so that his policies could be implemented more effectively. 

In his commemoration speech, Ahok listed his achievements during his term as governor including transparent budgeting through an electronic system, cashless transactions, the one-stop integrated public service (PTSP) program and development of information technology services. (vps/rin)

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