Kaesang Must Be Able To Prove Not To Get A 'Red Card' From President Jokowi

President Jokowi and Kaesang Pangarep (Photo: BPMI Setpres/Muchlis Jr)

JAKARTA - The chairman of the PDIP DPP Said Abdullah, assesses that the interest of President Joko Widodo's youngest son (Jokowi), Kaesang Pangarep in politics is a prospect for young people. So far, politics has tended to be condemned because of poor perceptions among millennials. "If Mas Kae is interested in entering politics, I think that is a prospect for the political world among young people," Said said in his statement, Wednesday, January 25. Even so, the chairman of the DPR's Budget Agency (Banggar), reminded Kaesang to be political because of his ideological call. This is so as not just to be associated with his family network at the center of power. According to him, the owner and president director of Pers Solo must be political and outstanding like his father, President Jokowi. And it must be beneficial for the community. "Mas Kaesang must be political by performing, achieving as carried out by President Jokowi. Political who provides the greatest benefit for the prosperity of the people, politics as an ideological call. This is important so as not to be underestimated solely because of Mas Kaesang's family network at the center of power," Said said., Said also mentioned the challenges that Kaesang must face when taking part in politics. He emphasized that his intention should not be involved in politics because he received a'red carpet' from his family.

"His challenge is to show the public that his politics is not because of the red carpet from his father or brother. But the public sees his credibility and great potential in giving a positive color in the political world," said Said. "So that the people receive it is not because of the president's son or younger brother the mayor, but his track record and potential are very good," he added.