Prabowo Subianto Government Stability Depends on the Existence of Political Party Elite in the Cabinet

Prabowo Government Stability Depends on the Existence of Political Party Elite in the Cabinet

JAKARTA - Political observer Politika Research & Consulting, Nurul Fatta, assessed that the issue of cabinet reshuffle or reshuffle that has emerged recently is not solely influenced by performance issues or public scrutiny, but President Prabowo Subianto's interest in maintaining the political stability of his government.

Because, in the midst of the current political configuration, the cabinet not only serves as a working machine for the government, but also as an instrument to secure political stability, especially in the relationship between the president and parliament.

"Especially when the president is interested in maintaining political stability in his government today. Maybe some people think that the target of the reshuffle will target figures like Mr. Bahlil or Mr. Zulhas. According to me, no," he said, Sunday, February 1.

According to Nurul, the presence of the general chairmen of political parties in the cabinet is actually the key for President Prabowo to secure parliamentary support. Therefore, accommodating names such as Bahlil Lahadalia, Zulkifli Hasan, Muhaimin Iskandar, to Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, is considered the same as locking political stability in the DPR.

"This cabinet serves as an instrument of political stability. As long as the party elite is part of the cabinet, the potential for opposition in the DPR can be quelled. Accommodating them is the same as securing parliament," he explained.

Thus, continued Nurul, it is unlikely that President Prabowo will replace the minister who is also the leader of a political party. This step actually risks disrupting the political balance and parliamentary support for the government's agenda.

"If you replace the minister who is also the party leader, the risk is big because it can disrupt the DPR's support for the president's policies. Therefore, the most likely to be replaced is the politician from the party that does not have a seat in parliament," he said.