Jokowi's Position In The New Government, Golkar Leaves It To Prabowo-Gibran

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) gave the honor of Minister of Agriculture Prabowo Subianto (doc Setneg)

JAKARTA - Golkar Party DPP chairman Dave Laksono said his party fully handed over to President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and the elected presidential and vice presidential pairs, Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka about Jokowi's special position in the upcoming administration. Including, said Dave, Jokowi's proposal became a special advisor to Prabowo-Gibran. "It is all back to the 7th (Jokowi) and 8th (Prabowo) presidents. Those who better understand what will be the government's strategy and needs later," said Dave Laksono, Saturday, April 13. According to Dave, Jokowi's experience and achievements would certainly be an asset for Prabowo-Gibran's government. Yes, everything is possible.' During the constitutional context, said Bahlil at the Jakarta Presidential Palace, Monday. However, Bahlil said, Jokowi would not be included in the matter of cabinet formation. According to Bahlil, Jokowi understands that the cabinet determination is the prerogative of the president. Moreover, Prabowo's program is in principle sustainable and a number of Prabowo-Gibran programs have been discussed macrosically for the 2025 APBN draft. "It will be decided after the decision of the Constitutional Court (the 2024 presidential election dispute) and the determination of the KPU, "said Bahlil.

Meanwhile, senior politician Maruarar Sirait also proposed Jokowi to be Prabowo-Gibran's special advisor. The reason is, the Prabowo-Gibran program is a continuation of Jokowi's program. "Therefore, Jokowi will be a special advisor to the president and deputy," said the former PDIP politician in Jakarta, last Sunday.