Firmly, Ganjar Dispersed Bicycle Convoy For Disobeying Health Protocol

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo dispersed a bicycle convoy whose participants did not comply with the implementation of health protocols (prokes) thus potentially expanding the spread of COVID-19.

The disbandment of the bicycle convoy which was attended by hundreds of cyclists by the number one person in Central Java took place in the Pucanggading area, Batursari Village, Mranggen District, Demak Regency, Sunday, August 29.

While cycling in the area, Ganjar saw a crowd of people consisting of children to adults in the courtyard of the Baitul Muttaqin Mosque who turned out to be participants in the "Pit-pitan Bareng" event, and were preparing for the convoy.

"Sir, you don't wear a mask, you too. Who's the committee?" said Ganjar while looking for the committee or person in charge of implementing the activity at the location reported by Antara.

It turned out that the person who was met first and not wearing a mask was the person in charge of the activity.

Knowing this, Ganjar immediately gave a warning to the committee regarding activities that violated the health protocol.

"Sir, you, do you know that this is not allowed yet? Care to these children. We already want the COVID-19 to be good, you know. If this is your way it will be damaged later, Sir. Is there any permission from the police?" said Ganjar to the committee.

The answer from the person who claimed to be in charge of the activity made Ganjar even more annoyed, especially since the person brought children as an excuse.

"Nothing, sir. This is from the children. It only revolves around one neighborhood," said the man wearing the lurik shirt.

Hearing this answer, Ganjar immediately asked the committee to immediately end the activity because many of the committee, participants, and parents who attended or witnessed the event were not wearing masks.

"No-no, they immediately dismissed, their mothers also didn't wear masks at all. You didn't wear a mask, at this rate, then I'll be angry, you aren't good" Ganjar said.

Ganjar then explained how the current condition of COVID-19 in Central Java has not been really good despite a decline in a number of areas, but the public is asked to remain vigilant and not euphoric if there is a decrease in levels in their area.

Nevertheless, Ganjar continued to provide solutions so that children who were already ready to cycle around one round and limit the activity to no more than 15 minutes, and asked the committee to ask participants and residents who were not wearing masks to go home immediately.