Going To Meet Jokowi For Rizieq's Release, Amien Rais: Go Directly To The Heart Of Power, Don't Be Afraid

Amien Rais (Photo: PAN.or.id)

JAKARTA - A number of parties are planning to stage a demonstration demanding the release of the high priest of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab, who was detained in connection with a case of violating health protocols.

However, former MPR Speaker Amien Rais chose to meet President Joko Widodo directly instead of participating in a demonstration demanding the release of Rizieq Shihab at the State Palace, Friday, December 18 tomorrow.

According to Amien, he will ask for a meeting with President Jokowi. To Jokoowi, Amien will ask the current political attractions to be stopped, because according to him, it will only divide the Indonesian nation.

"Go straight to the heart of power. So don't be afraid," said Amien when met by reporters in Senayan, as reported by Antara, Jakarta, Thursday, December 17.

Amien revealed that he did not want to participate in the demonstration because he was already old. Therefore, according to him, this action would only be followed by younger activists.

Amien's statement was made to answer questions from the media crew regarding the existence of an action plan from elements of society on behalf of the National Anti-Communist Alliance (ANAK) NKRI to demand that the shooting case of six members of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) laskar be thoroughly investigated.

"Oh, I think that is enough. I am old," Amien said while requesting that the demonstration be carried out constitutionally well.

The Polda Metro Jaya emphasized that it would not give permission to crowds in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Including permission for the sake of action in front of the Palace on Friday, December 18 tomorrow.