JAKARTA - Today, three years ago, May 24, 2019, Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie visited President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Merdeka Palace. The arrival of the 3rd Indonesian former president was to congratulate Jokowi on his victory in the 2019 election.
Even Habibie did not forget to give advice to Jokowi. Habibie wants Jokowi to immediately resume his works. Because Jokowi is not only leading the electorate but all Indonesian people.
The year 2019 for Indonesia paints a new history. Simultaneous elections for the first time have been held in Indonesia. Therefore, millions of Indonesian people can directly vote for their favorite figure. From the President and his deputy, members of the DPR RI, Provincial DPRD, Regency/Municipal DPRD, and DPD. The process was quite tiring. Not to mention the propaganda narrative before and after the 2019 election.
Each of them champion their heroes. Not infrequently, the narrative makes the losing sympathizers disapprove of the defeat of their hero. Blaming the winner is the most audible discord. All to blame.
The high notes of division made Habibie care. He also took the time to meet the elected President of Indonesia, Jokowi at the Merdeka Palace on April 24, 2019.
Habibie also congratulated Jokowi-Ma'ruf Amin (55.50%) who defeated the Prabowo Subianto-Sandiaga Uno pair (44.50%). He considers Jokowi to be the spearhead of the nation's next generation. Each of Jokowi's policies is expected to maintain stability and the continuation of the life of the nation and state.
"I came here first to congratulate the President that the people have determined that the works he has carried out can be sustainable and secured for future generations. And he is the spearhead of the next generation.”
"And in this case, we also agree on the unity and integrity of the Indonesian nation, and stability, and the process of equity. And the future of the Indonesian nation is no bargain. It's a dead card. And whoever will lead and lead will not (only) lead the electorate, but he will lead the entire Indonesian people," Habibie said on the State Secretariat's Official Youtube, May 24, 2019.
Jokowi also welcomed Habibie's arrival. He revealed that what Habibie said was in line with him. According to Jokowi, the issue of Indonesia's unity and integrity is a fixed price. Jokowi is also ready to declare an honor to be visited by Habibie.
In addition, Jokowi also stated that he was open to anyone to cooperate. Mainly, in building the Indonesian nation. Everyone is free to have an idea and the Indonesian government is open to accommodate it.
"There is no more bargaining in matters of unity. I think I agree. I have also said many times that I am open to anyone, working together, to advance this country, to build this country. Anyone," concluded Jokowi as broadcast Deputy for Protocol, Press and Media at the Presidential Secretariat, Bey Machmudin.
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