Governor Ganjar Supports Gibran To Fire Village Head, Transmitting Anti-Extortion Like Bobby-Hendi

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo and Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka (PHOTO VIA ANTARA)

SEMARANG - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo supports the action of the Mayor of Surakarta, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, to fire the village chief who has imposed illegal levies on dozens of traders.

"I think it is good, yes, if the awareness of government administrators is like that, the public will feel the presence of the state in their midst," said Ganjar in Semarang, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, May 4.

According to Ganjar, the action of President Joko Widodo's eldest son was a warning that the state apparatus was a servant of the people and should not trouble the people by begging for something.

"I remind you, yes, be careful about Eid, lots of parcels, don't let officials beg for parcels. You can't accept that, that's gratification. If you want to give it, please give those in need, orphans, honorary employees, and others, "he said.

Ganjar also saw similar actions taken by the Mayor of Medan, Bobby Nasution, who took firmness after the practice of extortion.

"Pak Hendi (Mayor of Semarang Hendrar Prihadi, red) is also good, so this is contagious everywhere, even to Kediri. Mas Dhito (Regent of Kediri Hanindhito Himawan Pramana, ed) also inspects illegal parking and is being prosecuted, all illegal fees are returned," he said.

Ganjar said that if regional heads in Indonesia proactively monitor what the public reports and see irregularities in their actions, that is what is actually expected.

"This is my hope and also the hope of the community, of course. So, for other regional heads, let's join in serving the community wholeheartedly. Create reporting channels so that people can easily access and convey all input and problems," he said.

Ganjar believes that with the trend of a firm regional head like that, the public will report more and more to their leaders if there are problems, especially if the regents / mayors are active and willing to respond.

"That's what we all hope for because it feels right that bureaucratic reform has been carried out," he said.