Not Participating In The PDIP National Working Meeting V, Jokowi Chooses To Play With Grandchildren In Yogyakarta

Illustration of President Jokowi with grandchildren in Jakarta some time ago (@jokowi)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was in Yogyakarta during the National Working Meeting (Rakernas) of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) in Ancol on Friday, May 24. Based on the agenda, President Jokowi at the Yogyakarta Presidential Palace or Gedung Agung on Friday afternoon. The building is located on Margo Utomo Street, at the end of Malioboro Street Yogyakarta, adjacent to Beringharjo Market, the area of zero points, and the fort of Vredeburg. Sometimes, Jokowi is seen leaving the building while enjoying time with his grandson who is playing. Wearing a white shirt and black pants, he looks relaxed enjoying the moment. Meanwhile, Jan Ethes, the son of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, looks engrosted in playing bicycles accompanied by several Paspampres members. Residents and tourists around the Presidential Palace also take advantage of the opportunity to capture the moments of President Jokowi's activities and his family. Previously, the Acting Deputy for Protocol, Press and Media of the Presidential Secretariat, M Yusuf Permana confirmed that President Jokowi did not participate in the PDIP's V Working Meeting in Ancol.

"Internal activities at the Yogyakarta Palace," Yusuf said via text message, Friday, May 24. PDIP held the Vth National Working Meeting on May 24-26, 2024 at the Beach City International Stadium Ancol, Jakarta with the theme "Satyam Eva Jayate, Truth Must Win" and the sub-them "The Power of People's Unity, The Way of Good Truth".