Anies Watches Nidji Sound Checks On JIS Linked To Giring, Gerindra: If He's Offended, Just Baper

DKI Governor Anies Baswedan at the Jakarta International Stadium (Photo via personal Facebook)

JAKARTA - Member of the Gerindra faction of the DKI DPRD, Syarif, responded to the appearance of Nidji's band in the trial of the sound system or sound equipment at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS). This performance was watched by the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan.

When a number of parties view that the appearance of Nidji without Giring Ganesha, the former vocalist who is currently PSI's General Chair, is a form of satire by Anies, Syarif does not think so.

"I don't think it's a problem. If Giring is offended, it's okay. Pak Anies, if he is criticized, bullied, he's not reactive," said Syarif when contacted, Monday, January 17.

Moreover, continued Syarif, it is normal for the DKI Provincial Government to call bands to try out music performances in stadiums whose construction is almost complete.

"This is not necessarily sarcasm because this is called a group. How come the Nidji band wants to be exploited? It's naive, isn't it," he said.

DKI Governor Anies Baswedan at the Jakarta International Stadium (Photo via personal Facebook)

DKI Governor Anies Baswedan at the Jakarta International Stadium (Photo via personal Facebook)

Last night, Anies watched the performance of Nidji's band, which tested out sound equipment at JIS. This was revealed by Anies through uploading photos and videos on aniesbaswedan's Instagram account.

Nidji was seen performing the song "Erase Aku" which was sung by vocalist Muhammad Yusuf Nur Ubay. Ubay is the replacement vocalist for Giring Ganesha, who is currently entering politics.

Anies admitted that he was amazed to see Nidji's appearance at the international-class stadium whose construction is almost complete. The impression he got was the melodious chanting of the music that was brought by Nidji.

"Spectacular! Seeing the performance of Nidji's band during the JIS sound system test last night, while inspecting the 93% completion of the stadium construction. The music is blaring, the sound is melodious, there are no discordance," said Anies on his Instagram account, Monday, January 17.

This post immediately shocked the netizens. Some of them thought that Nidji's appearance at JIS was Anies' way to respond to the criticisms that Giring often made to him.

As is known, since entering politics, Giring has often criticized Anies' programs. One of them is the Formula E circuit in the Ancol area, North Jakarta.