Public Relations Of East Java To Ganjar Bring Strong Messages To Competitors

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo via Central Java Provincial Government)

JAKARTA - Ganjar Pranowo received a lively welcome during a visit to Surabaya last weekend. Thousands of residents flocked to meet and take pictures together with the PDI-P presidential candidate.

A political observer from Trunojoyo Madura University (UTM), Surokim Abdussalam, explained that Ganjar's arrival to Surabaya is predicted to be able to affect the psychological aspects of the politics of his competitors. Ganjar's various lively remarks sent messages, Surabaya and East Java were based on Ganjar.

Surokim explained that the massive supporters, parties and volunteers who attended would become political bandwagons for Ganjar in Surabaya and East Java. The effect of this political bandwagon will greatly affect many things, including potential opponents.

"I observed that last Saturday's Pak Ganjar event in Surabaya was lively and quite enthusiastic. The gaung is quite good and the support for multisegment and the party is clearly visible and solid at the menuba (down) event Mas Ganjar in Surabaya," said Surokim, Monday, May 8.

According to this senior researcher from the Surabaya Survey Center (SSC), the momentum of public enthusiasm must be maintained and maintained, so that the tone continues to be positive and of course it will also be a challenge for potential competitors.

"I think this will strengthen and become capital for Mas Ganjar and supporters, to maintain support and also expand," he added.

The packaging of events concurrently during Ganjar's visit is considered creative and can combine multi-targeting with various types of activities. So that it is not monotonous and contemporary.

"I think the committee is also careful and can design interesting political messages," said Surokim.

Surokim also highlighted the role of the PDI-P which looked very solid in the success of Ganjar's victory. This gave rise to enthusiasm and enthusiasm in the Central Java Governor's visit, making it look lively and vibrant.

"I think supporters will flock to follow in the footsteps of other residents who are boisterous in welcoming Ganjar. One of the lower currents can be assessed by the emergence of mass awareness and not just mobilization. Usually, political events that are attended by many segments of voters can indeed trigger awareness of supporters," said Surokim.

It is hoped that the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of the residents seen in the event of Ganjar's visit to Surabaya can continue to be maintained and become capital to maintain support and expand supporters in order to win the 2024 Presidential Election.