Yogyakarta – The implementation of the 2024 simultaneous regional elections has ended. However, the challenge of maintaining national stability has just begun. Various parties have called for the importance of shared responsibility in maintaining security, order, and peace in society after the simultaneous regional elections.
The mentor of Islamic organizations throughout the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Ustadz Umar Said, invited all elements of society to respect the results of the Pilkada. According to him, the ties of friendship and brotherhood must be maintained even though there are different choices.
“We invite all elements of society to accept the results of the simultaneous regional elections, maintain security and public order after the 2024 simultaneous regional elections. It is important for all of us to maintain brotherhood and togetherness for the sake of the integrity of the nation,” he said.
In the Brebes area, Central Java, the police continue to increase alertness to ensure the situation remains conducive. Head of Public Relations of the Brebes Police, Iptu Indra Prasetyo emphasized his institution’s commitment to maintaining stability.
“Brebes Police will continue to increase patrols and security, especially in strategic locations such as the KPU Office. We ensure that every stage of the Pilkada runs smoothly, safely, and orderly, as part of the responsibility to maintain regional stability and provide a sense of security to the community,” he said.
Meanwhile, in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, efforts to strengthen community solidarity were carried out through peaceful declaration activities. The West Lombok Activist Movement together with several civil society organizations held a Peaceful Pilkada Declaration. The Head of the PPLS Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Asmuni, emphasized the importance of community synergy in maintaining peace.
“On behalf of mass organizations and NGOs in West Lombok Regency, we invite all elements of society to jointly maintain order and peace after the 2024 Pilkada stages. We do not want this democratic process to be tarnished by security disturbances that are detrimental to the community,” said Asmuni.
In Riau, a number of preventive measures have been taken by the police to ensure order. The Siak Hulu Police, for example, implemented the Cooling System program to maintain security and harmony in the community.
Similar steps were also taken by the Pangkalan Lesung Police. Pangkalan Lesung Police Chief, AKP AR. Tinambunan, SE, M.Sc., said that his party continues to conduct dialogic patrols to reduce potential security disturbances.
“This activity is our step to ensure that the situation remains safe and conducive and is not affected by negative issues, hoax news, or provocations that can divide unity after the implementation of the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections. We also encourage the community to jointly maintain public order and security,” he said. []