The Masses Confront US In Surabaya, Gatot Nurmantyo: Demo Is Paid, WE Bring Blessings

SURABAYA - Gatot Nurmantyo, the Presidium of the Action Committee to Save Indonesia (WE) , said that the presence of KAMI in Surabaya, East Java, brought blessings to the demonstrators. This is because the demonstrators who rejected the presence of US were called Gatot as paid demonstrators.

"Because the demonstration was there because of OUR presence, finally there was a demonstration. The demonstration was paid for. In such a difficult economy, there are colleagues who are having difficulties and there are offers that are accepted," said Gatot, at As-salam Masjid Puri Mas Surabaya, Monday, 28 September 2020.

Therefore, Gatot appealed to the demonstrators to be grateful for OUR existence. In the midst of economic hardship due to this pandemic, it has brought fortune for the demonstrators.

"We must be grateful, because OUR existence is a blessing. If necessary, there will be many more demonstrations tomorrow. That means, there is sustenance for our colleagues who need money to participate in the demonstration," he said.

According to Gatot, the economic conditions of US East Java members are better. Because according to him, US members paid personal expenses to buy gasoline to go to Gedung Juang 45. It was different from the demonstrators at Gedung Juang 45 who were actually paid.

"If WE go there (costs) gasoline and so on, it means that the conditions are better. So, I invite everyone to pray that all those who demonstrate in Jabalnur Jambangan and Gedung Juang 45, return to their respective homes safely, and bring money as needed for his family, "he said.

Meanwhile, one of the declarators of the US Central Presidium, Rochmat Wahab, said WE never intended to become enemies of the government. His party will not use unethical methods.

"We have the right to gather and discuss. I believe this is not the end. Our movement is a moral movement and is born of people with integrity," said Wahab.