Jokowi Asked to Reconcile Damaged Polri-KPK Relationship

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The conflict between the Indonesian police and the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) exacerbated shortly after the naming of KPK Deputy Bambang Widjojanto as a suspect for false- statement made to the Constitutional Court in 2010 in regards to the regional elections at Kotawaringin Barat, Central Kalimantan.

The commotion between the two parties is widely known as 'cicak vs buaya' or 'gecko vs crocodile' which symbolizes the tumult behind those who are in power. This issue is speculated to have a direct correlation with previous hotly debated issue regarding the naming of Budi Gunawan as a suspect of graft- case by KPK. The fact that he remains the most eligible candidate for head of Indonesian police position aggravated those who are unsupportive with the notion.

As the issue became rampant, many corruption activist came to KPK. One of them is the former vice Minister of Justice and Human Rights Denny Indrayana. Denny personally requests for President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo to help the reconciliation process between the two parties before the conflict starts to deteriorate even more.

"Lets save the Indonesian police, lets save KPK from this unresolved conflict. President Jokowi has to engage himself in the reconciliatory attempt as to assure the safety of all," Denny said at KPK Building, Friday (23/01/2015).

 Denny speculates the naming of Budi Gunawan as a suspect for graft- case is driven by personal reason.

"If Bambang Widjojanto is arrested by the Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskim), then it would be a calamity. Budi Gunawan case has to remain personal without affecting other aspects such as this," Denny explained.

Denny said shortly after receiving information about BW he immediately rushed himself to KPK Building. Even so, he said he would not yet make a move to help KPK in addressing this issue.

"I was in Kuningan when I heard about the news and I went to KPK straightaway. We want to make sure whether or not Bambang has been captured. Johan Budi confirmed that, but the Head Deputy of Indonesian Police Badrodin Haiti said no. So I went up to make sure and what moves that we can do to help KPK," Denny concluded. (Akp/Ein)