Bobby Nasution: No Discourse On 3 Periods, Mr. President Obeys The Constitution

Student demonstration in front of the North Sumatra DPRD building, Medan, Wednesday, April 13/PHOTO: Satria H-VOI

MEDAN - The emergence of a presidential discourse for 3 terms or an additional term of office has led to demonstrations in various parts of Indonesia. Even though President Jokowi has emphasized that the election will still be held in February 2024.

Jokowi's statement was reiterated by the Mayor of Medan, Bobby Nasution. Jokowi's son-in-law emphasized that the president obeys the constitution.

"So I don't think there is a discourse. The President has said several times to obey and follow the constitution," said Bobby Nasution, Wednesday, April 13.

Bobby Nasution explained that Jokowi's commitment to the implementation of the 2024 General Election according to schedule has been proven by inaugurating the KPU-Bawaslu commissioners.

"As far as I know yesterday, the president has issued a statement saying that one of the KPU's has been inaugurated yesterday. One of the (objectives) is to prepare for the 2024 General Election and Regional Head Elections," said Bobby Nasution.

Regarding the student demonstrations related to the presidential discourse for the 3rd term, Bobby Nasution considered it a natural thing. Freedom of speech called Bobby guaranteed by the state.

"Yes, the name is an opinion that is welcome, an opinion is welcome," he said.

In the city of Medan, masses of students from a number of campuses demonstrated today in front of the North Sumatra DPRD building.

The students gave speeches against the presidential term for 3 terms until the postponement of the election. The student demonstration in Medan today was escorted by the police.