Jokowi Has Fired A Liar, Gerindra: Anies Doesn't Have To Respond, It's Not His Class

JAKARTA - PSI DPP General Chair Giring Ganesha alluded to a liar and had been fired by President Jokowi in his speech for PSI's 7th Anniversary. This statement caused reactions from various parties.

Although not named, the figure Giring insinuated is referring to the Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan. Remember, Anies was Minister of Education and Culture, before being replaced by Jokowi.

In response to this, the Deputy Chair of the DPRD from the Gerindra faction, Mohamad Taufik said that if the person being insinuated was Anies, then Anies did not need to respond.

"Why do you want to respond like that? No need. (Giring) is not his class (Anies)," said Taufik when met at the DKI Jakarta DPRD Building, Friday, December 24.

Taufik believes that Giring is indeed a political figure who often finds fault with others. After all, if it is true that Anies is a liar, Taufik asked Giring to prove it. Otherwise, Giring's statement is merely seeking sensation.

"Giring doesn't get tired of finding fault with people who aren't necessarily wrong, I think he should show a good political way. Don't just talk about it. If I just understand, he's still looking for content for his TikTok, for his social media ", said Taufik.

Giring previously stated that Indonesia's progress would be threatened if in the future the person who replaced Jokowi was someone who had a track record of using SARA issues and justifying any means to win in the Pilkada.

"Indonesia will be gloomy if those who are elected later are liars and have also been fired by Pak Jokowi because they are incompetent at work," said Giring in a speech at the summit of PSI's 7th anniversary event in Jakarta which was also attended by President Jokowi.

Therefore, continued Giring, all PSI administrators and cadres will fight hard so that those who will be elected to replace Jokowi are people who are committed to continuing the work that Jokowi has done.

"PSI wants to draw a firm line, not compromise with people who justify any means, including using religion, flirting with intolerant groups, using verses to bring down political opponents," continued Giring.