Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, has firmly stated that the granting of rehabilitation to the convicted individuals in the ASDP corruption case—namely non-active CEO Ira Puspadewi, and directors Muhammad Yusuf Hadi and Harry Muhammad Adhi Caksono—is fully compliant with Article 14 of the 1945 Constitution and existing constitutional conventions. This pivotal decision underscores adherence to established legal frameworks.
Minister Mahendra further explained that President Prabowo had diligently sought counsel from the Supreme Court prior to formalizing the Presidential Decree (Keppres) for the rehabilitation of the three former PT ASDP directors. Crucially, the Supreme Court responded to the President’s request by providing its written considerations, ensuring a robust and transparent legal process.
The Supreme Court’s deliberations are explicitly cited within the recitals of the Keppres itself. “Consequently, from a procedural standpoint, the granting of this rehabilitation aligns perfectly with the provisions of Article 14 of the 1945 Constitution and established state constitutional practice,” Yusril affirmed in a written statement released on Tuesday (25/11).
Coordinating Minister Yusril elaborated that the verdict delivered by the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court against the three PT ASDP directors had attained permanent legal force (inkracht van gewijsde). This finality was reached because neither the defendants nor the KPK Public Prosecutor filed an appeal. Given the legally binding nature of the judgment, the President possesses the inherent authority to grant them rehabilitation.
Thanks to this act of rehabilitation, as explained by Coordinating Minister Yusril, the three non-active directors of PT ASDP are no longer required to serve their previously imposed sentences. Critically, their capabilities, standing, honor, and dignity as citizens are fully restored to their original state, prior to their trial and conviction by the Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Furthermore, with the issuance of the Presidential Decree on Rehabilitation, their positions as non-active directors are automatically reinstated, allowing them to resume active duties as before. This marks a complete restoration of their professional status.
Yusril also highlighted that the granting of rehabilitation to Indonesian citizens is not without precedent. Former President BJ Habibie, for instance, extended rehabilitation to Heru Rekso Dharsono in 1998, establishing a historical benchmark for such presidential acts of mercy.
More recently, President Prabowo himself has granted rehabilitation to two teachers in North Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi: Abdul Muis and Rasnal. Both individuals have since returned to active duty as educators, following their completion of sentences in accordance with Supreme Court rulings, reinforcing the consistent application of this presidential power.
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Summary
Menko Polhukam Yusril Ihza Mahendra menyatakan bahwa pemberian rehabilitasi kepada tiga direksi non-aktif PT ASDP, yaitu Ira Puspadewi, Muhammad Yusuf Hadi, dan Harry Muhammad Adhi Caksono, sepenuhnya sesuai dengan Pasal 14 UUD 1945 dan konvensi ketatanegaraan. Presiden Prabowo telah meminta pertimbangan Mahkamah Agung (MA) sebelum menerbitkan Keputusan Presiden (Keppres) rehabilitasi, dengan pertimbangan MA tercantum dalam Keppres. Vonis Pengadilan Tipikor terhadap ketiganya telah berkekuatan hukum tetap karena tidak ada banding, sehingga Presiden memiliki kewenangan untuk memberikan rehabilitasi.
Berkat rehabilitasi ini, ketiga direksi tersebut tidak lagi wajib menjalani hukuman dan harkat, martabat, serta kedudukan mereka sebagai warga negara dipulihkan sepenuhnya. Posisi mereka sebagai direksi non-aktif juga secara otomatis dikembalikan untuk kembali bertugas. Pemberian rehabilitasi oleh Presiden kepada warga negara bukan tanpa preseden, seperti yang pernah dilakukan oleh mantan Presiden BJ Habibie dan Presiden Prabowo sendiri sebelumnya kepada dua guru di Luwu Utara.
