'The Work Of Political People In Gathering,' PDIP Politicians Ask Jokowi-Ganjar's Intimacy Not To Be More Interpreted, Just Ordinary

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo and President Joko Widodo (DOK Public Relations Central Java Provincial Government/VOI)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), has recently shown frequent togetherness with the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo. After being closely highlighted during the harvest season, Jokowi and Ganjar also looked intimate during a working visit to a number of traditional markets in Central Java, in recent days. Reportedly Ganjar is always in the same car with President Jokowi. Both of them were also caught on camera doing tarawih prayers together. Is this intimacy a signal that Ganjar will be Jokowi's successor? Responding to this, senior PDIP politician Hendrawan Supratikno asked that the togetherness of the two not be politicized. Because according to him, as president, Jokowi certainly often meets other officials, especially during visits to the regions. "Don't over-interpret this for a while, this is normal. The president's job is often met by people," said Hendrawan when confirmed by VOI, Tuesday, April 11. This member of the House of Representatives assessed that there was nothing special about the meeting between Jokowi and Ganjar, including his activities. Especially as political figures, both of them really have to stay in touch. "The work of lecturers is frequent lectures and guidance, the work of political people in friendship. Otherwise, they will be lonely," said Hendrawan. Therefore, Hendrawan considered it natural for Ganjar to accompany Jokowi during a visit to Central Java as his capacity as governor. "Ahead of Hari Raya, there are many activities. In the past, it was even like a mandatory curriculum, such as there was a competition for the procurement of bukber. Now it is starting to be predicted. Basically, our culture has a culture of speech, a culture of conversation, a congkow culture," said Hendrawan. Meanwhile, Deputy for Protocol, Press and Media of the Presidential Secretariat Bey Machmudin considers the togetherness of President Jokowi and Ganjar Pranowo to be common. Because, Ganjar is a regional leader visited by the president. "Because in Central Java, so together, because the Governor of Central Java is Pak Ganjar," Bey told reporters, Monday, April 10.

According to Bey, togetherness between Presidents Jokowi and Ganjar has not only occurred in the last few days. The reason is, every time a working visit to Central Java, Ganjar always accompanies President Jokowi.