Jokowi Still Wants The Governor Of Jakarta To Be Elected Directly, The DKJ Bill Is Confirmed To Be Still A Draft DPR Initiative

President Joko Widodo gave a statement to reporters in Sentiong, Jakarta, Monday (11/12/2023). (ANTARA/Rangga Pandu Asmara Jingga)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo believes that the position of governor of Jakarta should be directly elected by the people.

"For me, if you ask me, the governor is chosen directly (people)," said Jokowi after inaugurating the Ancol Sentiong Pump Station in Jakarta, reported by ANTARA, Monday, December 11.

Jokowi said this was in response to the polemic of the Draft Jakarta Special Region Law (RUU DKJ) regarding the appointment of governorship by the president.

In Article 10 paragraph 2 of the DKJ Bill, it is stated that the governor and deputy governor are appointed, appointed, and dismissed by the president by taking into account the DPRD's proposal or opinion.

Jokowi reminded that the provisions are still in the form of a bill and are an initiative of the DPR. He said the draft of the DKJ Bill had not yet reached his desk.

"Yes, it is still in the form of a bill, a draft law, and that is the initiative of the DPR. It has not yet reached the government area. It has not yet reached my table either. So, let it proceed," said President Jokowi.