Anies Alludes To Being Involved In Power, PKS: Where Is The Hostage? We Are Free Of Independence!

Deputy Chairman of the PKS Syuro Council, Hidayat Nur Wahid. (PKS.id)

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of the PKS Syuro Council, Hidayat Nur Wahid, was surprised by Anies Baswedan's statement that he was reluctant to join a political party (parpol) because he thought he would be held hostage by power. HNW also questioned which political parties are currently being held hostage by power.

"If we PKS in fact we used to nominate Mr. Anies in 2017, in 2024 to nominate Mr. Anies again we did not feel hostage, and when we nominated Mr. Anies for the gubernatorial election in Jakarta, we were also not injured. If at that time Mr. Anies had filled 4 seats, who was injured, no one was injured," said HNW at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Tuesday, September 3.

"Or if for example the Constitutional Court reads out the decision, it's actually August 1, but it's only been read out on August 20. If it's read out on August 5, no one will be held hostage. PKS will automatically nominate Mr. Anies," he continued.

HNW then revealed evidence that his party was not taken hostage by the authorities. He said PKS was free to form a coalition with any party in the 2024 Pilkada.

"But this is what is happening now, and that the evidence of PKS is not being held hostage, is that in regional elections outside Jakarta, PKS is in coalition with other parties, not entirely with power. For example, in West Java we are with NasDem, for example in West Sumatra we are with Gerindra, in North Maluku we are with hhanura. For example, in the NTT gubernatorial election with the Democrats, where is it being held?" said HNW.

"We do not feel held hostage, we are free free! We form a coalition with various groups, sometimes even alone, in South Tangerang we are fought by all parties. In Depok we are only alone with Golkar, we fight against all of them, where they are held hostage, we do not feel hostage," he said.

If Anies fails to run for the 2024 gubernatorial election, according to HNW, that is the reality that must be accepted by the former governor of DKI Jakarta. He asked Anies to relax with the reality.

"That Mr. Anies then did not get a boat to sail, yes, that's a reality that Mr. Anies has accepted with a legowo, I don't think we all need to sharpen it, let alone convey actual disproportionate assessments," said HNW.

"In my opinion, once again, this is what happened, hopefully it can be a lesson in the future, including how we communicate or collaborate with political parties," concluded the Deputy Chairperson of the MPR.

Previously, Anies Baswedan admitted that it was difficult for him to join the current political party cadres (political parties). Although, you could say that one of the obstacles was to run in the regional elections was because he was reluctant to join the political parties.

Anies doubts, if he enters a political party, his political steps could be held hostage by the ruling parties. Thus, Anies is threatened with not being free in expressing his political rights.

"Look, if you enter the party, the question is which party is now not held hostage by power? Let alone enter, nominating is threatened. It's a bit risky for those who propose it. So, this is a reality," said Anies in a video caption, Friday, August 30.

On the one hand, Anies opened the opportunity to establish a new political party. He admitted that this was based on the proposal of a number of parties to him. Anies will still consider whether to form a political party or only a community organization (ormas).

"If to gather all the spirit of change that is now getting bigger and bigger, and it becomes a strength, it is necessary to become a movement, then build a mass organization or build a new party, maybe that's the way we will take. We will see together in the future," said Anies.