Finally, Jokowi Firmly Says That General Elections Will Still Be Held February 14, 2024

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JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo has stated firmly that the simultaneous general election (Pemilu) will still be held on February 14, 2024. The discourses that have been issued regarding the extension of the presidential term of office have disappeared. This was emphasized by Jokowi through his official Instagram account @jokowi which was uploaded on Sunday, April 10. Jokowi admitted that he heard rumors circulating in the community that the government was trying to postpone the election or speculation about the extension of the presidential term. And also related to 3 period questions. "I need to say that we have agreed that the election will be held on February 14, 2024 and the regional election will be held in November 2024," said Jokowi. Jokowi said that the stages of the election will begin in mid-June 2022. "Secondly, on April 12, the KPU and Bawaslu for the 2022-2027 period will be inaugurated and immediately prepare for the simultaneous general elections and local elections in 2024," he stressed. Jokowi admits that before the event of political democracy, the temperature usually warms up. However, he reminded people not to be provoked by wild issues. "That's normal, but don't let people be provoked by useless political interests," he said.