Jokowi Does Not Want To Hold Three Positions, Arief Poyuono: If The People Are Urged, He Will

Ilustrasi (Raga Granada / YOU)

JAKARTA - Former Deputy Chairman of the Gerindra Party, Arief Poyuono, still wants President Joko Widodo to have the opportunity to serve for 3 terms. In fact, Jokowi has expressed no interest.

Poyuono considers the COVID-19 pandemic, which is currently having a bad impact on health and the economy, requires special handling from experienced leaders like Jokowi.

Therefore, he believes that if the amendments to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia have been revised and many people want it, Jokowi will certainly agree.

"If the constitution changes later, and if a large number of people presses him to come forward, I think he will," said Poyuono in a virtual discussion, Saturday, March 20.

According to Poyuono, the provisions for the maximum presidential term set by the MPR while still being chaired by Amien Rais were incorrect. This is because Amien has copied the rules from the United States.

In fact, said Poyuono, the United States is a developed country whose economy is already stable. In contrast to Indonesia. Then, America also only has two parties, namely Democrats and Republicans.

"Obviously, Mas Amien Rais is copying and pasting from the United States. But I never thought what impact it would have for our country with a political and economic landscape that is different from America's. America only has two parties, in Indonesia we know which party it is. sacks, "he said.

Previously, President Joko Widodo reiterated that he had no intention of becoming president for three terms. This affirmation was conveyed by Jokowi in response to the issue of the plan to amend the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia to increase the term of office of the president.

"What else should I say? Back and forth, my attitude has not changed. I emphasize that I have no intention. I have no intention of becoming president for three terms. The constitution mandates two terms. That is what we must protect together," said Jokowi. on Monday, March 15th.

Jokowi said that in the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic all parties were asked not to increase the noise by rolling out the issue of Jokowi wanting to add to his term of office as RI 1.

"Don't make any new noise. We are currently focusing on handling the pandemic," said Jokowi.