Vice President Calls Academic Criticism Part Of Political Dynamics Ahead Of Election

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin stated that criticism emerging from a number of academics from several universities in the country is part of the political dynamics ahead of the 2024 General Election that must be considered by the government. "Any political dynamics, the Government must pay attention to it, meaning that it will not bring unrest to the Indonesian nation. Previously, several academics from a number of universities such as Gadjah Mada University alumni (UGM), the academic community of the Islamic University of Indonesia (UII), and several other campuses submitted petitions in the form of criticism of Jokowi's government. They mentioned ethical issues and statesmanship in their petition. Meanwhile, the Vice President also gave his opinion on the readiness of the Foreign Election Committee (PPLN) at the Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. According to him, this PPLN is ready to hold elections on February 10, 2024. "For Abu Dhabi, there are more than 5,000, (with) eight TPS, everything is ready," said the Vice President.

He explained that the Indonesian Embassy still opens up opportunities until D day for Indonesian citizens who have not registered to participate in the election. In a press statement at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) Abu Dhabi, Al Yaqut Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the Vice President was also accompanied by the Ad Interim (KUAI) Business Authority of the Indonesian Embassy Abu Dhabi Zaenal Abidin, the Indonesian Consul General in Dubai K. Chandra Negara and the Special Staff of the Vice President for Communication and Information Masduki Baidlowi.