Constitutional Law Expert Proposes Presidential Transition Bill In Indonesia

Constitutional Law Expert Fahri Bachmid (Between)

JAKARTA - Constitutional and Constitutional Law expert at Indonesian Muslim University Dr. Fahri Bachmid encourages the formation of a draft presidential transition law (RUU) in Indonesia.

"Constitutionally, the presidential transition arrangement is not specifically regulated," he said in a written statement in Jakarta, Sunday, September 3.

He explained the constitutional needs ahead of the 2024 General Election, how to formulate the process of transitioning executive powers in an orderly, peaceful, and dignified manner within the position of the Indonesian presidency.

According to him, the presidential transition bill is the basic principle of national interest which requires that the presidential transfer be carried out to ensure the continuity of development implementation.

The bill also serves as a tool to regulate mechanisms and facilitate an orderly and peaceful transition of power, as well as regulate other technical aspects, such as presidential transition services and facilities provided by the state at state secretariat offices.

He said it was hoped that the bill would also reduce the potential for interference in any form, which was caused by the transfer of executive power and had implications for the onset of socio-political instability.

According to Fahri, the journey of the Indonesian nation and state so far, related to the process of transitioning power between presidents, has not grown a good constitutional tradition.

"High wisdom and wisdom from a head of state, in creating constitutional traditions, and the transition of power is important to be developed," he asserted as quoted by Antara,

This view was also conveyed by Fahri in public discussions with the theme, dignity, dignity and safety of a former president in Jakarta.

Previously, political observer Rocky Gerung in the discussion explained anthropologically, politics in Indonesia, based on revenge. At the beginning when Ken Arok became King, to the inter-Presidential phenomenon in Indonesia. For example, the bringing down of President Gus Dur, so that Megawati's political relationship with Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) was not harmonious.

It is even possible that when Jokowi no longer serves as President of the Republic of Indonesia, he may receive an attack from the elected president.

"There is a legal shield, until culture is available. But the most formidable shield is the president's own mind," he explained.