Deputy Chairman Of Commission II Mau Pemilihan Gubernur Dikembalikan Ke DPRD

President Jokowi has a Joint lunch with Forkopimda (Photo: BPMI Setpres/Laily Rachev)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission II of the DPR RI, Yanuar Prihatin, explained the reasons for the proposal to abolish the gubernatorial election directly due to political pragmatism, the concept of regional autonomy that relies on districts and cities, as well as the position of governor as representative of the central government.

"Why does the governor's direct election need to be reviewed? First, political pragmatism in direct elections in Indonesia is already at a level of endangering democracy, morals, mentality, and morals of the elites and the community," Yanuar said in a statement received in Jakarta, Wednesday, February 1, quoted by Antara.

Yanuar said that his party could not stop the anomaly suddenly without careful consideration.

Therefore, he proposed cutting down on direct elections in the election for governor and deputy governor. According to Yanuar, the elimination of direct elections is the most likely solution to be implemented.

"So, the opportunity to reduce pulsation and political pragmatism has decreased in elections, namely in regional elections at the provincial level," he added.

The second reason, Yanuar continued, is the concept of regional autonomy that relies on districts and cities, not at the provincial level. Through the concept of regional autonomy, he assessed that the governor's authority is actually limited and deals more with administrative aspects.

"Third, the position and position of the governor is the representative of the central government in the regions. The governor is not an autonomous regional head in carrying out his duties, functions, and authorities," he explained.

If the governor's duties and authorities are limited, he questions why it is necessary to be directly elected. He feels sorry for the candidate for governor and deputy governor who has to spend for an unautonomous position.

"Therefore, the election for governor and deputy governor should be returned to the provincial DPRD," said Yanuar.