Jakarta – Ahead of the inauguration of the President and Vice President-elect, the increasingly close relationship between President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and President-elect Prabowo Subianto has received public attention. This closeness is considered to create a conducive atmosphere, giving a positive signal that the government transition this time will run smoothly and safely.
Political observer Ujang Komarudin highlighted the compactness of Jokowi and Prabowo on various occasions recently, which he said was able to provide stability in the country. “Their closeness is very calming, creating a conducive situation that is welcomed by the community. Everyone hopes that the transition from Jokowi-Ma’ruf Amin to Prabowo-Gibran will run peacefully, orderly, and smoothly,” said Ujang to reporters, Monday (14/10).
The presence of Jokowi and Prabowo who are often seen together further strengthens this assumption. From a casual dinner at Plataran Senayan to lunch with Gibran Rakabuming Raka at Jokowi’s residence in Solo, their togetherness shows a solidarity that calms the public. In fact, at the Inauguration Security Roll Call at Mako Brimob Kelapa Dua, Depok, Monday (14/10), the two of them appeared to be present together.
Not only presenting a harmonious atmosphere, the transition of government from Jokowi to Prabowo was also considered to have run smoothly without significant obstacles. Political observer and Executive Director of Survey and Polling Indonesia, Igor Dirgantara, stated that this transition was the best in Indonesian history. “This transition is the smoothest, without major problems, and is able to maintain political stability,” said Igor when contacted in Jakarta, Tuesday (15/10).
In addition, Prabowo began to form his cabinet by involving many professionals, in accordance with the ideals of a zaken cabinet, or a cabinet filled with experts. Igor explained that around 40 percent of the figures Prabowo called were professionals. “There are indeed names from political parties, but that is natural because ministerial positions are political,” he explained.
The presence of professionals in the Prabowo-Gibran cabinet is expected to strengthen the direction of future government policies. This smooth transition process gives confidence to the public that political stability and national development will continue to be maintained.
The closeness of President Jokowi and Prabowo, coupled with the formation of a mature cabinet, shows that Indonesia is ready to enter a new era with a spirit of togetherness and collaboration. This smooth transition is expected to be a good start for the continuity of development and improving people’s welfare, as well as being proof that this government transition is the best in the nation’s history.