Ganjar Became A Discussion Because He Was Considered Not To Protect Wadas Residents, Fahri Hamzah: Maybe He Didn't Know There Was A Deployment Of Officers

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairperson of the Gelora Party, Fahri Hamzah, also responded to the issue of the Governor of Central Java, which became a topic of discussion after the chaos that occurred in Wadas Village, Purworejo, Central Java. The reason is that Ganjar is considered to be lacking in protecting his citizens from repressive actions by the security forces. Fahri assessed that Ganjar may not have been aware of the deployment of thousands of officers to Wadas Village. Because he said, regional governments such as governors do not have a command line to the apparatus.

"The regional government, the governor, mayor or regent does not have a command line to the apparatus, especially the police as the central organ. That's probably why Pak Ganjar did not know about the deployment of the apparatus," said Fahri, Friday, February 11.

The former deputy chairman of the DPR also provided input to Ganjar after the Wadas incident.

"Now it's happened, it's better for him to take a direct role, explain what really happened at Wadas. Even though he was present it was good, but the explanation related to Wadas also couldn't be summarized," explained Fahri. Regarding Ganjar's electability, which is said to be affected by the incident, Fahri did not comment. According to him, the implementation of the presidential election is not clear.

"The presidential election is not clear," said Fahri Hamzah.

Previously, the attitude of the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo regarding the siege of Wadas Village residents by law enforcement officers with full weapons was regretted by some parties. The reason is, Ganjar did not firmly protect his people from fear and instead apologized for the events that occurred in the village. Political communication observer at Esa Unggul University, M. Jamiluddin Ritonga, assessed that as governor, Ganjar should not allow his citizens to be surrounded by law enforcement officers with full weapons. This is because the residents of Wadas Village are not the people who commit crimes that endanger security. "The residents of Wadas Village only maintain their land ownership rights for the survival of their families," said Jamiluddin in Jakarta, Wednesday, February 9.

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.