Adian Napitupulu Rejects The Position Of Minister From Jokowi In Today's History, October 20, 2019

Adian Napitupulu and President Jokowi. (BPMI Setpres).

JAKARTA History today, six years ago, October 20, 2019, the politician from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Adian Napitupulu, rejected the position of minister from President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). His refusal was made because he did not feel capable of carrying out his position as Jokowi's minister.

Previously, Jokowi's leadership for the first period was considered successful by many people. This condition made Jokowi confident that he would run again as a presidential candidate in the 2019 presidential election. Adian also fully supports Jokowi's steps.

Jokowi's government for the first period received a lot of praise. Jokowi is considered capable of increasing Indonesia's economic growth. Jokowi is also considered to have resolved the problem of stalled projects from the previous leadership period.

This condition made Jokowi again a champion in the 2019 presidential election. Gayung welcomed. Megawati and PDIP gave their blessing to Jokowi to compete as presidential candidates. Jokowi was also paired with the Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Ma'ruf Amin.

The duet received support from many parties. Many of the PDIP politicians use their network to fully support Jokowi's steps for the second term. Adian Napitupulu did not want to be left behind.

Adian considers Jokowi's support has not changed since Jokowi ran for office in the first period. Adian used his relationship -- 98 activists -- to fully support Jokowi's campaign. He hopes Jokowi can be present to lead in a second term.

He is also preparing when there is a discussion on television regarding the idea of a presidential candidate. The result was brilliant. Adian's full support and all Indonesian people brought results. Jokowi won in the 2019 presidential election defeating Prabowo Subianto.

The victory made Jokowi often praise his supporters. Adian was also praised by Jokowi. Jokowi said Adian was a 98 activist figure who deserved to sit as minister. Jokowi sees Adian as having a good leadership capacity.

"Regarding activist 98, this is a historical actor, indeed most of them have already served as regents, DPRs, mayors or other positions but I have also heard of anyone who has not. I see the minister has not"

"But I always see that the person concerned must have the capacity, leadership, strong character in executing, have the courage to be the executor in every difficult decision like anything. I don't want to mention names first, but many support Adian, Bung Adian," said Jokowi as quoted by the website. , June 17, 2019.

Jokowi's desire to make Adian one of his ministers must be dashed. Adian admitted that he repeatedly rejected Jokowi's offer. At its peak, Adian officially explained the reasons for rejecting Jokowi's ministerial position on October 20, 2019, or to coincide with Jokowi's inauguration as President of Indonesia for a period of two.

Adian admitted that he again rejected Jokowi. The reason is because Adian feels unable to carry out his position as minister. He emphasized that being a minister requires great responsibility. Not the target. He prefers to defend the Indonesian people by being the people's representatives only.

He has actually revealed this reason many times to Jokowi. However, Jokowi continued to want Adian until he finally appreciated his fellow PDIP cadres' choice.

"That's right. Because I don't feel like I have talent there. Life is not just getting positions and assets, there are higher and assets than that, and I think there is something more important, namely carrying out my duties as a human being," said Adian at the Senayan parliament complex as quoted on the page.co, October 20, 2019.