JAKARTA - Political observer of the Citra Institute, Yusak Farchan, assessed that the implementation of the mixed regional head election (pilkada) model could be a middle ground or a compromise solution to the debate between direct and indirect elections or through the DPRD.
He revealed that the spirit of changing the pattern of the election was actually aimed at ensuring that development in various regions could run in line with the national development vision carried out by the central government.
However, the change to the pilkada system in the future must still prioritize the principle of popular sovereignty as the main foundation of a democratic state. "If the government and the DPR as law makers dare to cross the political rights of the people, then the potential for political instability will be very open," said Yusak, Friday, January 2.
Therefore, the government and the DPR must respond to the polemics related to the election of governors, regents, and mayors by the DPRD wisely and wisely. According to him, what is needed at this time is a formulation that is able to bridge the interests of the government, political party elites, and people's aspirations.
"Well, to bridge the desires of the government, party elites, and the people, then a moderate option needs to be considered," continued Yusak.
He said that the implementation of a mixed election model in which the election of regional heads at the district/city level is still carried out directly by the people, while the provincial level or gubernatorial election can be carried out through the DPRD or involve the central government could be a moderate option.
Through the mixed local election model, continued Yusak, the harmony of national and regional development can be realized without sacrificing the principle of people's sovereignty. "This option can be a middle ground to avoid political deadlock while preventing potential unrest in society," he added.
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