By: Rahmat Siregar
Opinion, suaradewata.com – Soon the Indonesian people will get a new vice president with a president who had been in office 5 years ago. The re-election of Joko Widodo is certainly not without reason, the Jokowi-Ma’ruf Amin pair has succeeded in defending their victory until the disputed trial at the Constitutional Court.
Support for Jokowi-Ma’ruf Amin was also widely flowing, even from the party that had previously been an opponent of his coalition.
Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Zulkifli Hasan For example, although PAN was a party supporting Prabowo-Sandiaga’s presidential candidate, he invited Muslims to unite and support the government of President and Vice President Jokowi-Ma’ruf Amin.
This was conveyed by Zulhas when meeting with ulemas at the office of the Da’wah Council of Islam (DDII) on Jalan Kramat Raya. Central Jakarta.
The Deputy Chair of the MPR also requested that Muslims in Indonesia be united by maintaining harmony and security. He said this because the challenges faced by the Indonesian people in the future would be heavier so there needed to be cooperation and togetherness.
Zulhas said that the implementation of the election, both the implementation of the presidential election and the legislative election was one of the ways for the people of Indonesia to unite, instead of being divided.
Regarding his support, Zulhas stressed that PAN supported the Jokowi-Ma’ruf Amin government without any conditions.
On various occasions, Zulkifli has always emphasized the political support of his party to the government going forward, although in this case it sometimes contradicts the attitude of one of the founders of PAN Amien Rais.
This support has in fact received appreciation from his former colleagues in a fair and prosperous coalition, DPP Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Suhud Aliyudin assessed the attitude of PAN can be a good example in a political maneuver.
Suhud stated that the public did not like the political elite who only prioritized a chair and power. Without thinking further about the desires that exist in society.
Previously, Former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono also expressed his support for the election of Jokowi-Ma’ruf Amin. He invited the people of Indonesia to provide opportunities for the new government to successfully carry out the mandate of the people.
According to him, if the government is successful, the people will be happy. He also entrusts his hope to Jokowi-Ma’ruf as the future leader.
The Democratic Chairperson said that building a good government is a continuous agenda from one leader to another.
He also stressed that Indonesia is a pluralistic country in terms of identity. Starting from religion, understanding and even political flow and economic strata.
Historically, this diversity on the one hand is a gift and strength. But on the other hand is vulnerability, a source of conflict and national weakness.
Support for Jokowi-Ma’ruf Amin’s inauguration continues to flow, as in Bantan District, Bengkalis Regency, a number of Village Heads of Bantan District have declared their support for the success of Jokowi-Ma’ruf Amin’s appointment as President and Vice President for the 2019-2024 Period.
The Head of Bantan Tengah Village, Bantan Subdistrict Samsul Arifin along with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of the Bantan sub-district declared their support for the successful inauguration of the president and vice president on 20 October.
It also rejects anarchist rallies, rejects terrorism and radicalism, and supports the inauguration of the president of the Republic of Indonesia, he also invites as well so that the community can create an orderly, safe and peaceful atmosphere.
In line with what was said by the Chairman of the UI Alumni Movement Fajar Soeharto, he said that demonstrations that could threaten national stability were at an alarming stage. Therefore, there needs to be a firm response from various elements of society including university alumni.
The UI alumni movement said it would remain and continue to consistently support and escort the elected President and Vice President. It will also oppose unconstitutional and disgraceful actions.
Fajar added, action activities in expressing opinions such as public speeches must follow the rule of law. In addition, these actions must not conflict with the principles of the Republic of Indonesia.
In welcoming the inauguration of the President and Vice President, it must be based on the spirit of joy and legowo, because the President and Vice President have been elected through various series of the 2019 Election process well.
- The author is a social political observer
