The Country Has Not Yet Lost

Despite being too late, the arrest of Lukas Enembe, a suspect in a graft case worth Rp 1 billion (US$64,980), is still appreciated. The country has not yet lost.

KOMPAS/RONY ARIYANTO NUGROHO

Governor of Papua Lukas Enembe sits in a wheelchair when exposed to his detention by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) at the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital, Jakarta, Wednesday (11/1/2023).

Papua Governor Lukas Enembe has been named a suspect since 5 September, 2022. For months, due to various excuses, mainly health issues, Lukas Enembe has always avoided the Corruption Eradication Commission’s (KPK) summons.

At the end of September 2022, in response to the issues surrounding Lukas, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo asked all parties to respect the legal processes at the KPK. Since no arrests had been made, the public questioned the commitments of the KPK.