JAKARTA Memories of today, 10 years ago, 27 May 2014, the famous band, Slank, recommended the names of 46 national figures as various ministerial candidates to the presidential and vice-presidential candidates Joko Widodo (Jokowi)-Jusuf Kalla (JK). The recommendation was given so that if Jokowi-JK won the ministerial position, he would be filled by the right figure.
Previously, Slank was known to be amazed by Jokowi's leadership in Jakarta. The band group with Kaka (vocals), Bimbim (drums), Ivanka (bass), Abdee (guitar), and Ridho (guitar) formation believed Jokowi could bring change. They want Jokowi to become President of Indonesia.
Joko Widodo's presence (Jokowi) got a national political map of excitement. Jokowi is considered a figure who always excels in political contestation. He never lost. Twice running for the Solo Pilkada, twice he won.
He also began to solidify his steps to win the seat of Governor of DKI Jakarta in 2012. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) became his political vehicle. The contestation was won by Jokowi and his deputy Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok).
Jokowi's leadership in Jakarta brings admiration. Jokowi with his sensitivity, and Ahok with firmness. This combination made Jakarta able to be well organized. Many of the programs that used to be difficult to work on.
Jokowi is active in seeing the condition of Jakarta residents with blusukan. This activity made Jokowi's image known as a populist leader. Jokowi's desire to advance as President of Indonesia emerged. PDIP again approved for the 2014 presidential election.
Instead of being given only by political parties and politicians, support was also given by musicians. Slank, For example. The band, which is based in Gang Potlot III, South Jakarta, is considered a supporter of Jokowi.
They consider Jokowi a worthy figure to be the leader of Indonesia. Jokowi is a good and simple person. Slank, Bimbim personnel are attracted to Jokowi's actions in the national political map.
He also hopes that PDIP will soon pair Jokowi with the right people, such as Mahfud MD who is anti-corruption. The figure is believed to be an important buzzer in the new government when Jokowi was elected President of Indonesia.
"Yes, he is, Mr. Mahfud is the most suitable to accompany Jokowi. Jokowi is stupid, he seems softer but he is a good person, you know. So, it takes a firm figure to balance it. I first got to know Pak Mahfud's firmness when dealing with Anggodo, who turned out to be criminalizing the KPK. Therefore, when we had problems (permission) for concerts, we also filed a lawsuit at the Constitutional Court, because there was Mr. Mahfud at that time. "
"He is firm, adjudicating cases indiscriminately, and that is what our country is currently needed to resolve increasingly crowded legal cases. Especially the problem of corruption," said Bimbim as quoted on the coverage page 6.com, 1 May 2014.
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PDIP's choice and the party that carries it leads to one name for the vice presidential candidate accompanying Jokowi. The figure is the master politician Jusuf Kalla (JK), not Mahfud MD. This choice did not reduce Slank's spirit to support Jokowi.
They even gave direct support to Jokowi at the Slank Headquarters, Gang Potlot III. They also recommended 46 ministerial candidates to Jokowi-JK on 27 May 2014. These names are considered by them as national figures who have contributed in their fields.
Slank was also reluctant to divulge who the names were. Even so, Jokowi felt that Slank's recommendation should be considered. Jokowi said that several names had been his target if he was elected President of Indonesia who was elected by the people on July 9, 2014.
"But, I saw earlier (Slank's recommendations), most of them are suitable, really," said Jokowi as quoted by the COMPASS.com page, 27 May 2014.
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