REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- DPP Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN) has decided to deactivate Eko Purnomo (Eko Patrio) and Surya Utama (Uya Kuya) as members of Parliament. The decision was announced in a press release by the PAN DPP which was signed directly by the Chairman of DPP PAN Zulkifli Hasan.
“Looking at the current dynamics and developments, DPP PAN decided to deactivate my brother Eko Hendro Purnomo (Eko Patrio) and my brother Surya Utama (Uya Kuya) as Members of DPR RI from the PAN faction of DPR RI, as of Monday, September 1, 2025,” said Deputy Chairman (Waketum) DPP PAN Viva Yoga Mauladi, Sunday (31/8/2025).
He also appealed to the public to be calm, patient and fully entrust the government led by President Prabowo Subianto. He assessed that the President will resolve this issue appropriately, quickly, and always on the side of the people and for the progress of the Indonesian nationin the future.
“Thus this press release was made accompanied by an apology to the entire Indonesian community in order to reorganize for future struggles,” Viva said.
It is known that Eko Patrio and Uya Kuya were the target of mob anger. The homes of two PAN cadres were mob-looted.
Eko and Uya were two of a number of DPR members who ran after the Annual Session of the MPR, Friday (15/8/2025). The action then sparked public anger because it was considered inappropriate to do in the midst of difficult community conditions.
The two have also made public apology videos via their respective social media accounts.
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