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Ganjar denies rumor of collecting support against graft accusations
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Staying firm: Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (left) learns about the local products displayed in an exhibition in Tegal, Central Java, on Feb. 27. (Antara/Oky Lukmansyah)
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entral Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo has insisted he was not involved in an alleged graft case related to the electronic identity card (e-KTP) procurement project, asserting his visit to Tegalrejo Islamic boarding school in Magelang, Central Java, was not aimed at collecting support.
During the visit, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) met with KH Muhammad Yusuf Chludori, popularly known as Gus Yusuf, Tegalrejo’s leader who is a highly esteemed ulema (Islamic teacher) in the province.
“What support are you talking about? What kind of support? If I was involved in the case, what am I going to do with the support?” said Ganjar, who was speaking with journalists in the Javanese language, after he met Gus Yusuf on Thursday evening. The governor asserted his stance on the alleged e-KTP graft case remained unchanged.
(Read also: Ganjar Pranowo says he is ready to give clarification on e-KTP graft case)
Ganjar is one of several political party elites reportedly involved in the graft case, which resulted in more than Rp 2 trillion (US$149.55 million) in state losses.
Gus Yusuf said the Central Java governor told him many things, including about the e-KTP case, during their meeting. “He has spoken freely to me about the issue,” he said, as quoted by kompas.com.
“As his best friend, I know Pak Ganjar is a respectful and rule-following person. However, I want to leave the decision to the legal process. I can only give him moral support: if you know you’re not guilty, then don’t be afraid.” (dis/ebf)
