1967 North Sumatra gubernatorial election

Election for the Governor of North Sumatra 1967 North Sumatra gubernatorial election Indonesia Coat of arms of North Sumatra.svg presidential Indirect 1967 02 06 1963 North Sumatra gubernatorial election 1963 1972 North Sumatra gubernatorial election 1972 97.4% Official_Portrait_of_Marah_Halim_Harahap_as_the_Governor_of_North_Sumatra.jpg 150px ffd800 Marah Halim Harahap Golkar 24 PR_Telaumbanua,_Riwayat_Hidup_Anggota-Anggota_Majelis_Permusyawaratan_Rakyat_Hasil_Pemilihan_Umum_1971,_p274.jpg 141px 799BCB Roos Telaumbanua Indonesian Christian Party 14 The 1967 North Sumatra gubernatorial election was an indirect election held to elect the Governor of North Sumatra for the 1967–1972 term. All members of the Regional People's Representative Council of North Sumatra were eligible to vote for this election. It resulted in incumbent acting governor Roos Telaumbanua being defeated by military officer Marah Halim Harahap. Background Following the 30 September Movement, the pro-communist governor Ulung Sitepu was ousted from office and former Mayor of Medan Roos Telaumbanua was sworn in as acting governor of North Sumatra on 16 November 1965. The Regional People's Representative Council of North Sumatra then began preparations to elect a governor.Gubernur Sumatera dan para gubernur Sumatera Utara 2006 Governors of Sumatra and the Governors of North Sumatra Badan Perpustakaan dan Arsip Daerah, Propinsi Sumatera Utara 69–70 9789791521208 https://books.google.com/books?id=ST9SAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA69 id Nomination of candidates In a meeting on 11 January 1967, the chiefs of the four branches of the armed forces—Commodore Hotma Harahap, Brigadier General P. Sobiran, Police Brigadier General Sumampouw, and Commodore Sudjatmiko—issued a joint statement declaring their refusal to nominate any candidates for the election, and handed over the task to the people.Armed Forces joint statement https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA16 Bukit Barisan Medan 17 January 1967 The first list of candidates was announced by the Regional Secretary of North Sumatra, Christian Lumbangaol. Lumbangaol announced an unofficial list of candidates for the election, which consisted of Roos Telaumbanua, Tumpal Dorianus Pardede, P. Sobiran, Manaf Lubis, and Radja Sjahnan. He also stated that the Regional People's Representative Council of North Sumatra would submit the official candidates for the general election at its session on 24 January.Candidates for Governor https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA16 Mimbar Umum Medan 17 January 1967 On 20 January, the list of possible candidates for the election was announced by the Antara news agency. The list was similar to the previous list, with the addition of new names such as L. Noor Nasution, Aminuddin Azis, Djamaluddin Tambunan, Marah Halim Harahap, Nelang Sembiring, Hotman Sitompul, Lahiradja Munthe, and Napitupulu.Candidates for North Sumatra Governor https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA20 Angkatan Bersendjata Medan 20 January 1967 Political parties began announcing their candidates on 24 January. The Golkar party nominated Marah Halim Harahap, the Indonesian Christian Party nominated Roos Telaumbanua, the Indonesian National Party nominated Tumpal Dorianus Pardede,Three candidates for Governor https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA24 Angkatan Bersendjata Medan 24 January 1967 and the Muslim parties in the council nominated Abdul Manaf Lubis.Col Manaf Lubis Moslems candidate for Governor https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA25 Mertju Suar Medan 24 January 1967 Seven days later, on 31 January, the Pancasila Front from Simalungun formally nominated Radjamin Purba, Regent of Simalungun, for the governorship.Governor's candidate from Simalungun https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA30 Mertju Suar Medan 31 January 1967 The official list of candidates for governor was announced on 2 February at the session of the council. The council nominated Harahap, Telaumbanua, and Pardede for the office. Harahap was supported by 15 members, Telaumbanua by 9 members, and Pardede by four members from the Indonesian National Party. Eleven members did not show any support for the candidates but stated that they would participate in the election.Col. Harahap has biggest support https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA5 Duta Masjarakat Medan 3 February 1967 Election Withdrawal of Pardede During the election, the Indonesian National Party decided to withdraw Pardede's name from contention.Selection of Governor's Candidate https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA7 Bukit Barisan Medan 7 February 1967 It was later discovered that the withdrawal was due to the unfavorable situation surrounding the party, and that the party considered Pardede's concept of self-reliant economy for his gubernatorial term inappropriate in the current situation.Withdrawal of Pardede https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA7 Proklamasi Medan 7 February 1967 Results CandidatesPartiesVotesPercentageMarah Halim HarahapGolkar2461.5%Roos TelaumbanuaIndonesian Christian Party1435.9%Abstain12.6%Total39100%Source: Aftermath Telaumbanua affair thumb|M. Sipahutar was accused of election fraud The newspaper Proklamasi accused the Head of the North Sumatra Public Works Department, M. Sipahutar, of tampering with the election by holding a secret meeting at his house before the vote. The newspaper claimed the meeting was held to influence the Indonesian National Party to support Telaumbanua. The newspaper also maintained that Sipahutar's "dishonest practices" in the past would be uncovered should Harahap be elected as governor, and that Sipahutar was a member of the banned Communist Party of Indonesia.Ir Sipahutar tries to sabotage selection of candidate for Governor https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA8 Proklamasi Medan 7 February 1967 On 27 February, representatives from the Christian and Catholic Party visited Basuki Rahmat, Minister of Internal Affairs, in his house. Both representatives presented evidence to the minister that suggested election irregularities. The representatives considered the election undemocratic. Rahmat responded by expressing satisfaction with the evidence and stated that he had had no prior knowledge about the irregularities. Following these developments, the Duta Masjarakat newspaper stated that accusations of election fraud were absurd and unfounded.Installation of Governor postponed https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA6 Duta Masjarakat Medan 4 March 1967 The same response was delivered by the commander-in-chief of the 1st Military Regional Command/Bukit Barisan, P. Sobiran, and chairman of the council, J. H. Hutauruk.Brig Gen Sobiran refutes pressures on nomination for Governor https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA6 Duta Masjarakat Medan 6 March 1967 On 24 March, two Nias people and a Medan reporter were arrested for submitting a false report regarding the election which accused Chief Prosecutor Djuang Harahap of pressuring council members so that Harahap would win the election.Three persons arrested for making false accusation https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA24 Duta Masjarakat Medan 24 March 1967 The newspaper Api Pantjasila later coined the term "Telaumbanua affair" for this incident. A weekly named several reporters as being involved in this affair. The accused reporters issued a joint statement stating their innocence. One of the reporters, Zakaria S. Piliang from the Sinar Revolusi newspaper, stated that he was prepared to be shot if he was found guilty.I am prepared to be shot if I am guilty https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA28 Api Pantjasila Medan 26 March 1967 Inauguration thumb|Inauguration of Marah Halim Harahap as Governor of North Sumatra on 30 March 1967 Following Harahap's victory in the election, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that Harahap would be inaugurated as the Governor of North Sumatra by Achmad Arnold Baramuli on 2 March 1967.Col Marah Halim Harahap appointed North Sumatra Governor https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ Angkatan Bersendjata Medan 26 February 1967 On that date, the ministry postponed the inauguration ceremony to 4 March.Installation of Governor put off https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA4 Bukit Barisan Medan 2 March 1967 The ministry explained that the postponement was due to technical difficulties and was not politically motivated.Governor to be installed March 4 https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA5 Duta Masjarakat Medan 2 March 1967 However, as of 8 March, no inauguration had been conducted. Responding to the postponement, the Action Committees (Komite Aksi) stated that the inauguration should be conducted as soon as possible and that the power vacuum inside the Government of North Sumatra would cause political and economical difficulties.Action Committees deplore postponement of Harahap's installation https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA6 Duta Masjarakat Medan 6 March 1967 The Muslim Workers' Union (SARBUMUSI) released a statement requesting the inauguration of Harahap to be conducted immediately.Install Col Marah Halim Harahap now https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA8 Duta Masjarakat Medan 8 March 1967 Pressure from different groups regarding the delayed inauguration received a response from the council, which stated that the legislature has been trying to inaugurate Harahap as soon as possible.Install Governor immediately https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA9 Mimbar Umum Medan 9 March 1967 On 13 March, P. Sobiran told visiting Action Committees leaders that according to information from Colonel Lopulisa, who was then in Jakarta, the Minister of Internal Affairs had confirmed that Harahap would be inaugurated after the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly.Col Harahap to be installed after Congress special session https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA14 Mertju Suar Medan 14 March 1967 On 21 March, the Minister of Internal Affairs stated that the inauguration would be conducted between 23 March and 25 March.Installation of North Sumatra Governor https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA22 Mimbar Umum Medan 21 March 1967 On 28 March, Suwagio and Sjarifuddin from the Ministry of Internal Affairs arrived in Medan to make preparations for the installation of Harahap. Sunandar Prijosudarmo, Director General of Public Administration and Regional Autonomy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, arrived in Medan the next day to install Harahap.Col. Harahap to be installed soon https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA29 Duta Masjarakat Medan 29 March 1967 The inauguration was conducted on 30 March 1967, with Sunandar swearing in Harahap.Col. Harahap sworn in as Governor https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA2-PA31 Bukit Barisan Medan 30 March 1967 Telaumbanua's attempt as vice governor After Telaumbanua lost the elections, the Indonesian Christian Party nominated Telaumbanua for vice governor.https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ 4 April 1966 Telaumbanua almost appointed Deputy Governor Duta Masjarakat This nomination was not approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs,https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ 3 April 1967 Efforts to free E.M.L.T. Mertju Suar and sparked protests from the Ansor Youth Movement and the Youth Action Committee in North Sumatra.https://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ 30 March 1967 Youths reject Telaumbanua Mertju Suarhttps://books.google.com/books?id=I_IVAQAAMAAJ 4 April 1967 Ansor Youths urged Acting President to reject petitions for clemency by GESTAPU/PKI elements Mertju Suar References Category:Elections in North Sumatra