Netizens Protest Pose Doesn't Look Like Jokowi Or Has Dignity Like Bobby Nasution, Here's Gibran's Answer

Wali Kota Solo Gibran Rakabuming Raka (Photo: Surakarta.go.id)

JAKARTA - The Mayor of Solo, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is not only active in blusukan (unannounced inspections) or just keeps in touch with the residents of Solo. On the Instagram page with a blue tick, @gibran_rakabuming, Gibran is observed replying to comments or reports from netizens.

For example, floods in the Gilingan Viaduct and the Jenggala VI Nusukan area, Solo, Central Java some time ago. Together with the Solo City Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD), Gibran headed straight to the location after receiving reports from residents on social media.

Apart from public problems in Solo, the eldest son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has also responded to comments or questions from netizens outside of that.

"I prefer to see the character of Bobby (Mayor of Medan, Bobby Nasution, ed) than Mas Gibran in his service because Bobby looks more authoritative and mature as a leader. Yes, no? Is there someone who thinks", said the account @viii_Ima. **** on the Gibran Instagram.

Unexpectedly, Gibran replied to this comment. The answer is short. "Yes. I am not authoritative".

Of course, some netizens do not accept this statement. The most important thing in a public office is gait, not appearance. "Anyway, it's not ripe, it's not ripe for a while (Gibran, red). He immediately started working. The problem with Bobby is that you prefer monggo (Javanese language). I'm a Soloyoran resident to support my guardian", @nanad ****

Furthermore, during the review of the preparation for the Solo Manahan Stadium as the venue for the 2021 Menpora Cup. At that time, Gibran's pose was protested because he put his hand in his pants pocket.

"Mas Gibran, if you walk, how come his hands are often put in his trousers pockets. Even though Pakde (Jokwo) never did you know? Like how do you know it is not right to see Mas Gibran put his hand into his pants pocket", @mas_ri ****

Gibran immediately replied to this comment with an apology. "Yes, sorry", replied Gibran.

Some netizens also disagree with the above statement. Gibran does not have to be the same as Jokowi, because it is more important about performance. "Netizens just put their hands in the comments", replied @habit ****

"Weird people, just let it go, really really use it", snatched @amy.pr ****

"What the heck, you have to be the same as Pak Jokowi", @rama ****

Social Media is one of the means used by public officials to listen to citizen complaints. Gibran himself distributed cell phone numbers for public complaints. The WhatsApp number is listed at 0812-2506-7171 and Instagram gibran_rakabuming.