Farhat Abbas
Farhat Abbas | |
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| Born | June 22, 1976 Riau, Indonesia |
| Occupation(s) | Legal professional, public figure |
| Known for | Representation of prominent clients including Ahmad Dhani, Soimah, and Caisar; founder of Indonesian Sovereign Nation Party (Pandai) |
Farhat Abbas (born 22 June 1976) is an Indonesian public figure and legal professional recognized for his representation of prominent clients including Ahmad Dhani, Soimah, and Caisar.
Career
In October 2013, Abbas pursued the position of Regional Head in Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi, but was not elected. He also launched an independent presidential bid, promoting the campaign slogan "Aku Indonesia." During the 2014 legislative elections, he did not win a seat representing Jakarta's third electoral district in Senayan.
Abbas broadened his political activities in 2020 by establishing the Indonesian Sovereign Nation Party (Pandai), marking his entry into party leadership.
Personal life
In 2002, Abbas entered into marriage with singer Nia Daniati, which ended in divorce in 2014. Later that same year, he remarried to Ani Muryadi.
A dispute emerged when Rita Tresnawati filed a report with the National Commission for Child Protection, alleging that Abbas had failed to acknowledge his son, Gusti Reyhan Gibayus, despite being recorded as the father on the official birth certificate.
Allegations of racist remarks
Abbas became embroiled in controversy due to remarks made on Twitter about Jakarta's deputy governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) concerning vehicle registration regulations. Accused of racism, Abbas lodged complaints against the Chairman of the Indonesian Chinese Islamic Association, Anton Medan, and Ramdan Alamsyah, leader of the Intellectual Community of Muda Betawi, at Polda Metro Jaya. While Abbas admitted to making the statements, he denied any racist intent.
Conflicts with individuals
After disputes with Ahok, Abbas engaged in confrontations with Ahmad Dhani’s sons, Ahmad Al Ghazali and El Rumi, following their derogatory comments on Twitter. He accepted a boxing challenge from Ghazali. Additionally, Abbas had disagreements with dangdut artist Soimah over her kebaya attire and was involved in a controversy with Arya Wiguna related to accusations of infidelity.
Alleged extramarital involvement
Abbas faced accusations regarding an affair with his spokesperson, Regina Andriane Saputra, who is married to politician Ilal Ferhard.