Opposition Without Hoax and the Role of Media as Guards for the Path of Constructive Democracy for the Success of Development in the Next 5 Years

By: Taufiq Rahmat )*

The presidential election was finished, so did the dispute in the Court which was won by the Jokowi duo – Mahruf Amin and Jokowi and Prabowo had agreed to agree to develop the nation and maintain unity. Then, two discourses emerged about the coalition and opposition. Even though opposition is unknown in our political system, the power of the controller as a check and balance must be in place to continue to nourish our democratic life.

The harmony between constructive opposition and not using hoaks is indeed very important, so legitimate opposition is important to support each other for the achievement of development targets in the interests of the people.

So this is where the role of the media as a control between the coalition and opposition in guarding constructive democracy must be clear and concrete, meaning that the media may and must provide space for the opposition in carrying out the functions of checks and balances as long as the opposition must present data and facts. it is not built on the basis of hoaxes and packs of hate so that conduciveness in the public media space is maintained and the course of development programs is not hampered.

The media must also carry out its educational responsibilities through literacy and prevent hoaxes spread by irresponsible individuals who could also be carried out by the opposition camp. For this reason, on the other hand the media must also be firm in not giving space to opinion opinions that are built without clear sources, the media must maintain a conducive atmosphere and unity among the people.

So that the people will objectively be able and able to assess the position of opposition, whether constructive or counterproductive so that the role of society can optimally contribute to development through the role of educating and literating media intelligently and responsibly on the other hand. funismhent in the next pollitik contestation without noise so that democratic life will run healthier and constructively.

*)  Netizen – Student of Political Communication at Jayabaya University