By: Kurniawan )*
The attitude of statesman Jokowi-Prabowo in politics deserves a thumbs up. As is known, the two figures are political rivals in the 2019 elections. But at this time, both of them agreed to jointly develop an advanced Indonesia. Political reconciliation is expected to be followed by all people who were divided because of differences
The legowo attitude and “move on” Prabowo Subianto deserves a thumbs up. He stated his attitude and commitment to support the legitimate government of Jokowi-Ma’ruf in the next five years. In society as well as political elites, this is a pro and a contra. Considering that previously the two most influential people competed fiercely in the democratic party in April, 2019 ago. Not only exciting debate, each camp also has a maneuver to win the hearts of the people at that time.
However, everything has passed well. Hammer has been knocked and the decision cannot be contested. Jokowi-Ma’ruf’s name came out as a legitimate winner in a democratic manner and applicable legal provisions. Now is the time to start working on a new chapter in order to develop the country. As reported, this former high-ranking officer is now officially joining the Jokowi cabinet in the second volume. Many people are happy about the good news, now these two influential figures are ready to join hands to build the future of the Indonesian Nation.
According to Jokowi’s new cabinet name, Prabowo occupies the position of Defense Minister (Defense Minister) replacing Ryamizard Ryacudu. From this incident many people who asked about the support of the TNI Officer. However, Prabowo appealed to supporters not to be too fanatical about political education.
As revealed by Habiburokhman, as Chair of the Legal and Advocacy Division of the Gerindra Party, said that many of Prabowo’s volunteers were disappointed with the decision he made. However, he admitted that eventually these volunteers were able to understand the steps chosen by the Gerindra frontman.
A similar statement about being able to “move on” from the political dynamics that have passed is also expressed by political observers from the University of Indonesia, namely Aditya Perdana. He considered that despite the disappointment arising from Prabowo’s decision, he still reminded the wider community not to be fanatical in politics, especially in supporting the candidate of his choice. It is undeniable that the joining of Prabowo in Jokowi’s camp is likely to increase public apathy towards politics.
But, he continued to emphasize later that we would understand that the understanding of fanaticism would only lead to compromise and could not voice what the alliance wanted, so that it did not have to be over-responded. He also appealed to the public to be active as a controlling party for future government performance. He believes and believes that Indonesian people are now more open in their political outlook. In addition to the level of community participation it also has a relatively good political awareness.
Another patronage will be joining Prabowo as a form of support from the legitimate government of Jokowi – Ma’ruf, coming from Sandiaga Uno. The Prabowo pair who advanced in the last presidential election and are fondly called Bang Cipher fully support Prabowo’s attitude in forming a coalition with Jokowi. He considered if the Gerindra frontman was the first best cadre who deserved to help Jokowi.
Meanwhile, the Gerindra Party itself invited the president and elected vice president for the 2019-2024 period to respond to Prabowo’s readiness to help the next government. He said Gerindra was also ready to help if the government needed it. However, Gerindra said that he would not interfere with any political party that would be invited to join the government for the next 5 years.
The Gerindra Party was convinced that Jokowi had calculated and understood the number of political parties needed to support his legitimate government. According to reports, Prabowo stated his attitude was ready to support the Jokowi government in front of around four thousand Gerindra Party cadres. Which also attended the Rapimnas and Apple Cadre agenda in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java.
With this statement of Prabowo’s real attitude we should be able to support Jokowi’s legitimate government. As exemplified by this former high-ranking TNI officer, he showed that he was capable of being legowo and preparing to meet the future of the Indonesian people even better. Not just support, his commitment was also evidenced by joining Jokowi’s cabinet as minister of defense. Come, support a legitimate government based on unity and integrity in realizing Indonesia even stronger.
)* The author is a social political observer