The Honorary Council for Election Organizers (DKPP) received 584 complaints regarding violations by election organizers during 2024. DKPP Secretary Yama David revealed that the number of complaints had increased significantly from the previous year.
“Based on data submitted to DKPP in 2024 from January 1 to November 4 2024, 584 complaints have been submitted. This is a fantastic figure, up to 2 times higher than in 2023 with 325 complaints,” said David, in Jakarta, Tuesday (5/11).
David explained that based on Article 159 of Law Number 7 of 2017 concerning elections, the DKPP is mandated to uphold the code of ethics for election organizers who are complained about or reported by parties who are deemed to have suffered losses due to the actions or behavior of election organizers in the implementation of elections and regional elections. DKPP is assigned to receive complaints, verify, investigate and investigate alleged violations of the election organizers’ code of ethics.
He detailed that of the 584 complaints received, North Sumatra was the province with the most complaints, with 65 complaints. Followed by West Java with 41 complaints. Next is East Java with 39 complaints, South Sumatra with 38 complaints.
Then, Papua Mountains with 32 complaints, Central Papua 29 complaints, South Sulawesi 22 complaints. Then, Aceh 21 complaints, Papua 20 complaints and Central Java 20 complaints.
Next, West Sumatra with 17 complaints, Bengkulu 11 complaints, Bangka Belitung 10 complaints, Banten 9 complaints, Riau Islands 8 complaints, DKI Jakarta 8 complaints. Then, Jambi 7 complaints, Lampung 7 complaints, and Riau 4 complaints.
David explained that of the 584 complaints, 270 were registered and tried. Then, of the 270 complaints, 173 cases have been decided.
“The data above shows that public awareness is increasingly high regarding the importance of supervision in the election process,” he said. (P-5)
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**Interview with Yama David, Secretary of the Honorary Council for Election Organizers (DKPP)**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Yama David. Can you give us an overview of the recent data on complaints regarding ethical violations during the 2024 elections?
**Yama David:** Thank you for having me. As you mentioned, from January 1 to November 4, 2024, the DKPP received 584 complaints about violations by election organizers. This figure is quite alarming as it represents a 100% increase from the 325 complaints we received in 2023.
**Interviewer:** What do you think has contributed to this significant rise in complaints?
**Yama David:** There are likely several factors at play. One, increased public awareness of electoral rights and the channels available to report violations may have empowered more citizens to speak out. Moreover, the heightened tensions and scrutiny surrounding the election process could have led to an uptick in perceived violations.
**Interviewer:** Can you detail the types of violations that were most commonly reported?
**Yama David:** While I can’t disclose specific cases for confidentiality reasons, many complaints generally relate to misconduct by election organizers, including issues of bias, procedural irregularities, and inadequate responses to public grievances.
**Interviewer:** How is the DKPP planning to address this spike in complaints effectively?
**Yama David:** We are committed to a thorough investigation of each complaint. We will work closely with other electoral bodies and stakeholders to ensure that we can enhance accountability and integrity within the electoral process. Our aim is to protect the democratic process and uphold the law.
**Interviewer:** what message do you have for the public regarding the electoral process and their role in it?
**Yama David:** I encourage everyone to stay informed about their rights and actively participate in the electoral process. If you see something that seems incorrect or unjust, please report it. Transparency and accountability are vital for our democracy, and every complaint matters.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Yama, for your insights on this important issue.
**Yama David:** Thank you for having me.
