Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) - Acting Governor of Central Papua Ribka Haluk urged local officials to remain neutral ahead of the 2024 regional elections (Pilkada) on November 27.

"Let me stress that being neutral is mandatory for all local officials and regional heads in eight districts so that Pilkada can be implemented well," she remarked on Wednesday.

She said that her administration also encouraged the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkompinda), religious leaders, and the community to maintain stability and public security.

"All must be monitored so that everything is fair and neutral, and Pilkada can be implemented well," she emphasized.

She called on regional heads to build communication with the Regional Election Commission (KPUD), the General Election Supervisory Agency (Bawaslu), the military, and the police to support Pilkada.

She also called on all civil servants in the province to carry out their duties so that public services can be optimal.

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Editor: Anton Santoso
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