Preventing Money Politics, Undip KKN Students Conduct Education on Prevention of Money Politics in the Context of the 2024 Election

Jolotigo Village, Pekalongan (27/7/2023) – One of the problems that often arise during elections is the practice of money politics. Money politics, also known as money politics, is an act of using money or giving material rewards in any form to influence the political process, especially during general elections. This practice is carried out with the aim of gaining support or votes from voters so that the candidates or political parties involved can win elections. The existence of money politics has the potential to undermine the election process and increase the risk of corruption.
Therefore, Undip Period KKN Team II students held educational activities about preventing money politics in Jolotigo Village, Talun District, Pekalongan Regency on July 27, 2023. The purpose of this activity is to prevent the practice of money politics which has the potential to damage the 2024 election process. In this educational activity, Undip KKN Team II students provided a deeper understanding of money politics and its impact on democracy and the election process. This educational activity is one of the proactive steps taken by Undip KKN students to increase public awareness about the importance of clean and fair elections. By understanding the negative impact of money politics, it is hoped that the public can play an active role in creating elections with integrity.
Through material presentation, Undip Community Service Team II students explained the types of money politics, examples of money politics practices, and the legal consequences that can be accepted if involved in money politics (both as givers and recipients). In addition, it also explains how money politics can undermine the democratic process and injure people’s voting rights. In this activity, Undip KKN Team II students also gave posters containing brief information about the forms, impacts, and criminal threats related to money politics. This poster is provided with the aim that the information conveyed can be more easily understood by Jolotigo Village residents.
With this education, it is hoped that the people of Jolotigo Village can be more active in preventing and fighting the practice of money politics in the upcoming 2024 elections. The active participation of the community is expected to create elections that are more dignified and improve the quality of democracy at the local and national levels.
This educational activity is a real form of student participation in advancing democracy and increasing public understanding of the importance of elections that are clean and free from money politics.
Author: Muhammad Haidar Adli (Faculty of Law)
Laoangan Supervisor : Ocid Mursid, S.T., M.T.
Location: Jolotigo Village, Talun District, Pekalongan Regency