Accused of Being a Provocateur, Andovi Da Lopez Receives Mysterious WhatsApp While Participating in a Protest in Front of the DPR Building

Kapanlagi.com - YouTuber Andovi Da Lopez was present at the demonstration to oversee the Constitutional Court (MK) decision in front of the DPR/MPR RI Building, Jalan Gatot Subroto, on Thursday (22/8/2024). While at the location, Andovi claimed to have received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number accusing him of being a provocateur in the action.

"I got a WhatsApp that claimed to be from Bareskrim, saying 'please come to the Bareskrim office in Central Jakarta immediately, you are suspected of inciting violence and protests.' What have I been doing all this time?" said Andovi.

A similar message was also received by his colleagues, including Pandji Pragiwaksono, who were also present at the protest. Despite the accusations, Andovi tried to maintain a conducive situation.

"I have been trying to mediate the situation. We are trying to voice our aspirations without throwing stones and bottles," he explained.

1. There Are Unknown People

Jakarta Demo, Thursday (22/8) © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Andovi's friend, JS Khairen, who was also at the location, revealed that there was a group of unknown people trying to escalate the atmosphere of the demo by bringing throwable objects. "While everyone was enjoying singing and shouting, suddenly a group of unknown people came sporadically, they brought something that could be thrown," he said.

However, before the situation became heated, Andovi and JS Khairen immediately approached the group to ease the tension. "But before that happened, I and Andovi approached them. Yeah, they thought we were angry, but we were relaxed," said JS Khairen.

2. Avoid Riots

To avoid riots, Andovi tried to communicate with the group. "I shouted don’t throw anything, for sure it’s emotional. I approached them, I introduced myself, 'hello I am Andovi'," said Andovi.

In addition to Andovi, a number of well-known comedians also attended the demonstration to oversee the decision of the Constitutional Court (MK) in front of the DPR/MPR RI building. Among them were Abdel Achrian, Abdur Arsyad, Adjis Doaibu, Arie Kriting, Rigen, Yono Bakrie, and many others.

(kpl/far/phi)