SOLO Chairman of the DPP United Indonesia People's Movement (GRIB) Jaya, Hercules Rosario de Marshal, emphasized that President Joko Widodo's diploma (Jokowi) is genuine. He asked the public not to question the issue anymore, because it would only cause unnecessary noise.

"It is certain that it is a real diploma. From the mayor, governor, to two times he became president. If his diploma is fake, it is impossible to serve like that," Hercules told reporters after meeting Jokowi at his private residence in Solo, Central Java, Tuesday, April 15.

Hercules assessed that the issue of the authenticity of Jokowi's diploma was only used to seek sensations and create unrest. He emphasized that Jokowi had always used his diploma officially since he first served in government.

"Don't look for trouble for the sake of sensation. From the beginning of his tenure, he used his diploma. Now it's just a commotion, why?" he said.

Responding to a plan by certain parties who wanted to visit Jokowi's residence to question the diploma, Hercules emphasized that the matter was the authority of law enforcement officials.

"This country is a state of law, so just leave it to the authorities," he said briefly.

Regarding his visit to President Jokowi's residence, Hercules said that it was purely to maintain the relationship. He and Jokowi have known each other for a long time, even since Jokowi's tenure as Governor of DKI Jakarta.

"This is just a normal gathering. We have known him for a long time, since he was governor of Jakarta," he explained.

Hercules again reminded the public not to cloud the atmosphere with baseless issues, especially regarding President Jokowi's diploma.


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