ID TEXT – Implementation of General Elections (Election) Year 2024 it's getting closer. Therefore, Head of Correctional Institution (Kalapas) Class IIA Banyuwangi, Agus Wahono reminded his staff to be neutral.
Agus conveyed this when leading the roll call, Tuesday (28/11/2023). According to him, as a State Civil Apparatus (ASN) required to uphold neutrality and be free from various political interventions.
ASNs are prohibited from carrying out actions that lead to partiality towards one of the candidates or actions that indicate being involved in practical politics or being affiliated with a political party.
“The rules about ASN neutrality It has been stated expressly in the ASN Law,Agus explained.
Agus mentioned that there are several prohibitions for ASN ahead of the title Election 2024, including campaigning for a party or candidate, involved as the winning committee, attend political party events, and holding activities that lead to alignment.
Even though they have preferences for certain candidates, he continued, must not affect the performance and services provided to the community.
“Personal support does not need to be conveyed or announced to the general public, especially when making an invitation, because it has the potential to divide the unity and integrity of the nation,” he said.
In the current digital era, Agus also reminded his staff to be wise in using social media by not posting, provide comments and like posts that lead to campaigns and support for certain candidates.
“You also have to pay attention to your style in taking photos, Avoid taking photos in a style that could provide numerical symbols or serial numbers,” he added.
For ASN who are not neutral, Agus said, will be subject to disciplinary punishment in accordance with the applicable rules.
