In a recent landmark decision by the Constitutional Court, Bupati Melkianus Mote of Deiyai District, Central Papua, for the 2025-2030 term, has issued a powerful call to action for unity among the community and all stakeholders. Following the court’s ruling rejecting the lawsuit filed by the Bupati and Vice Bupati candidates Yan Ukago and Stefanus Mote, Mote emphasized the need for collaboration and solidarity to advance the region’s development. This pivotal moment marks the conclusion of the electoral process, signaling a new chapter of collective progress and growth.
Uniting for Progress
Addressing the media in Jakarta on Thursday (6/2/2025), Mote expressed gratitude to everyone involved in the successful organization of the recent Deiyai election. He urged all parties, including the public, candidates, and campaign teams, to come together under the coalition he leads, Enaimoo Ekowai for Deiyai, to work towards a common goal of building a better future for the region. The essence of cooperation and community spirit resonates in Mote’s impassioned plea for solidarity and joint efforts to realize the vision of Enaimoo Ekowai for Deiyai.
With the Constitutional Court’s verdict, Mote reiterated that the electoral process has concluded, opening up opportunities for the community to choose leaders who can drive meaningful change. Promising inclusivity and collaboration, Mote extended an olive branch to all factions, including political adversaries, to join forces in shaping the next five years of progress in Kabupaten Deiyai.
Inclusive Leadership and Community Building
Emphasizing unity, kinship, and brotherhood, Mote underscored the importance of collective efforts in rebuilding Deiyai. His commitment to inclusivity and broad-based leadership aims to serve all segments of the community in Kabupaten Deiyai. As the legal proceedings at the Constitutional Court draw to a close, Mote sees this as a victory not only for himself and his running mate but for the entire populace of Deiyai District.
The recent session of the Full Session of the Election Dispute Resolution (PHP) regarding the Deiyai District Bupati election outcomes was convened at the Constitutional Court building, located on Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Jakarta, on Wednesday (5/2/2025). During the plenary session, the dispute case number 181/PHPU.Bup-XXIII/2025 filed by the Bupati and Vice Bupati candidates Yan Ukago and Stefanus Mote against the Deiyai District Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu Deiyai) was deemed inadmissible.
The 2024 Deiyai Bupati election featured several pairs of candidates representing different political parties. Candidate pair number 1, Ateng Edowai, S.Pdk, M.Pd, and Demianus Agapa, S.Kep.Ns, were backed by the Golkar Party and the Perindo Party. Candidate pair number 2, Petrus Badokapa, S.Th, and Yohanes Adii, S.Hut, received support from the NasDem Party and the Hanura Party. Candidate pair number 3, Yan Ukago, ST, MT, and Stefanus Mote, were endorsed by the Gerindra Party, the PDI Perjuangan, and the Ummat Party. Lastly, candidate pair number 4, Melkianus Mote, ST, and Ayub Pigome, were supported by the PKB, PPP, PKN, PBB, PSI, and the Indonesian People’s Wave Party. Additionally, candidate pair number 5, Dr. Kornelis Pakate, SKM, M.Kes, and Bendiktus Pekei, SE, ran as independent candidates.
As the legal proceedings concluded, Mote and his team’s role in safeguarding the people’s voices at the Constitutional Court has come to an end. This victory signifies a triumph for the entire community of Deiyai District, ushering in a new era of unity and progress for the region.
