By: Ahmad Pahlevi) *
The statesman attitude was again exemplified by President Jokowi and Prabowo Subianto. After his victory in the 2019 elections, President Jokowi embraced Prabowo who was his political rival to become Minister of Defense. Prabowo also welcomed and agreed to the request. This proves that political differences do not become obstacles to the advancement of the nation and state. Unlike before, the two rivals who fought fiercely in the last presidential election have now joined hands. Many people consider this a signal of unity for both. In fact, the feud both have drawn a lot of comments. Starting from volunteers to enter the realm of social media. These two top brass are getting more intense every day. As news develops regarding the issues that follow it.
However, Prabowo’s legowo ‘attitude to decide to join Jokowi’s cabinet was welcomed by many parties. For Prabowo, this decision is a form of support for a legitimate government in the next five years. The commitment of this former high-ranking TNI officer also deserves a thumbs up. Considering he had managed to “move on” without looking into the past. For him the most important thing is to build a beloved country, Indonesia. The decision taken by the Gerindra leadership was also welcomed positively by his political colleagues when he ran for the presidential nomination last April, namely Sandiaga Uno. He said he also invited the community to pray for Prabowo to be able to carry out the mandate properly. The attitude shown by Prabowo was considered as a signal of unity, that all was completed, the contestation was final. Not to forget, Sandi also congratulated the Gerindra leader because it sparked the nuance of unity.
The former Jakarta Vice Governor Deputy also reminded Prabowo’s message about before deciding to join the government. These messages are, after the plenary contestation there are three things that become the foundation, namely the love of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia, eliminating disputes and disunity and looking forward to look to the future. Sandi explained that Prabowo’s message was exemplary. Previously Prabowo Subianto’s spokesman, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, said that if the Gerindra leader planned to gather Gerindra cadres from all corners of Indonesia. It aims to solicit input regarding the party’s attitude going forward. Although it has been fully handed over to Prabowo, but he wants to hear input from the cadres as a form of support for the legitimate government. At first, Prabowo’s supporters were so disappointed. Which is considered to have been turned up to 360 degrees.
However, in the end they expressed their understanding and understanding of all the steps taken by the former high-ranking TNI officer. This was reflected when the party invited the president and his deputies to respond to Prabowo’s readiness to assist his government in the next 5 years.
In line with Ahmad Riza Patria’s statement, as the Chairperson of the Gerindra Party’s Central Leadership Council (DPP), his party was not in a position to ask for, offer, or interfere with, or would interfere with Jokowi regarding his future government positions. However, Gerindra is committed to be ready to help, as exemplified by its leader, Prabowo. According to a number of reports, Prabowo’s statement about his readiness to support the government was delivered before some four thousand Gerindra Party cadres some time ago. He added, if the government or state requires, then they will be ready to play a role. Not only that, Gerindra will not interfere in matters related to Jokowi’s decision on which party he will choose to join.
Pros and cons in a choice that is common, especially with regard to politics. Just how we react to it. There are those who have to cheerfully voice their aspirations, emotions or the like. However, there are also those who are able to be calm and calm. However, it is true said Gerindra Pentolan who said that do not be too fanatical about political education. It’s okay to hail the candidates and us, but don’t overdo it. Given that the competition is over and now it’s time to build the country together. If this former high-ranking TNI officer is capable of being legowo and being a “knight” accepting defeat and also supporting a legitimate government, why don’t we? Is not a big and strong nation born from the unity of all elements of society? Then, what are we waiting for? This is not a matter of Jokowi-Ma’ruf, nor is it a matter of Prabowo, but rather of building our beloved country. By supporting a legitimate government in the next five years, surely we will give them access to show their performance. After all, there would be nothing to lose, no, to support this legitimate government as a form of efforts to maintain the integrity and unity of the Republic of Indonesia.
) * The author is a social political observer
