PSI Denies Former Governor Nur Alam Joined Party

The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) has clarified its stance regarding allegations that Nur Alam, a former governor of Southeast Sulawesi and a convicted corruption offender, has joined the party. PSI spokesperson Bestari Barus responded to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) by firmly stating that Nur Alam has never been a member of PSI.

"I, as the spokesperson for PSI, thank the KPK for its attention to PSI. It turns out PSI is special, in the eyes of the KPK. However, perhaps in this matter, it needs to be input for the KPK that Mr. Nur Alam has never been a member of PSI," Barus said, as quoted by Detik.

Barus further explained that PSI has not received any request from Nur Alam to join the party. He noted that while Nur Alam has the personal right to seek membership or a leadership position, the party has not received such an application. "If his desire and spirit is to become a member or official, it's possible, that's a personal right. But PSI has not received Mr. Nur Alam's request to become a member or official. And we have standards for that," he added.

Barus reiterated his thanks to the KPK for its attention and expressed hope that the KPK would not solely focus on PSI. He also mentioned that there are individuals involved in corruption who have not been questioned by the KPK. PSI emphasized that Nur Alam has never been a member and has not applied to be an official. Barus pointed out that joining PSI involves a specific mechanism that must be followed. He also noted that Nur Alam's son and daughter have expressed interest in joining PSI, and their applications would be processed if they formally apply.