JAKARTA - Esa Unggul University political communication observer, M. Jamiluddin Ritonga, regretted the 'don't be afraid' response conveyed by the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo regarding the siege of Wadas Village residents by the police with full weapons. Ganjar then apologized for the events that occurred in the village.
"As governor, Ganjar should not allow his citizens to be surrounded by law enforcement officers with full weapons. Because Wadas Village residents are not people who commit crimes that endanger security. Wadas Village residents only defend their land ownership rights for the survival of their families," said Jamiluddin in Jakarta, Wednesday, February 9th.
According to Jamiluddin, under such conditions, citizens should receive protection from their leaders. Unfortunately, Ganjar as governor did not do that.
"In fact, Ganjar does not speak and protect his people when facing problems related to his livelihood. Ganjar's partiality to the people is completely invisible," he said.
Jamiluddin considered that Ganjar's attitude had erased all his image so far. The impression that Ganjar is a person who is close and cares about the people is not proven at all.
"The community is shown the true figure of Ganjar. Ganjar's weak leadership actually stands out in the case of the residents of Wadas Village," you said.
With such a Ganjar figure, Jamiluddin predicts that he will change the public's perception of the PDIP cadre. People will think that Ganjar is not an ideal figure to lead Indonesia.
"So, the case of the residents of Wadas Village has a great chance of eroding Ganjar's electability. Political parties, including PDIP, will also think long about carrying Ganjar in the 2014 presidential election," he continued.
"Puan Maharani seems to benefit from this case. PDIP seems to be more determined to carry her in the 2024 presidential election," said Jamiluddin.
Previously, the Governor of Central Java (Central Java) Ganjar Pranowo apologized to residents for the situation that occurred in Wadas Village, Bener District, Purworejo.
"I would like to apologize to all the people of Purworejo and the special wabil to the people of Wadas Village," said Ganjar Pranowo at a press conference, Wednesday, February 9.
Ganjar also apologized because the police who were deployed did not really secure the location.
"Because what happened yesterday there may have been violence, it really wasn't secured. I apologize," he said.
In addition, Ganjar also said that he would release residents who were detained by the police in the middle of the activity.
"Last night there was intense communication with the police chief to monitor developments in Purworejo, the special wabil in Wadas. We agreed that the people who were detained yesterday would be released," he said.
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