Praise Jokowi, Prabowo Called Professional As Minister And Coalition

Prabowo Subianto and Joko Widodo (Photo: Instagram @prabowo)

JAKARTA - Activist Natalius Pigai highlighted the praise given by the General Chair of the Gerindra Party, Prabowo Subianto, for President Jokowi's leadership in handling COVID-19. Prabowo expressed this compliment during a meeting with President Jokowi and top political parties supporting the government's coalition at the State Palace, Wednesday, August 25.

During the meeting, Prabowo praised President Jokowi's way of dealing with the pandemic which was effective and suited the people. He also asked the President not to pay attention to discordant voices that clouded the atmosphere.

According to Pigai, in the midst of the flood of criticism about the Pandemic to the government, Prabowo actually defended Jokowi. This, he said, showed that Prabowo was a professional assistant to the president.

"Like it or not, Prabowo has to admit that he has shown professionalism as Jokowi's ministry. Obey principles, obey superiors", said Pigai, Monday, August 30.

Pigai said that it would be strange if Prabowo criticized Jokowi. Because he is in government.

"Except for me as the opposition, Jokowi's praise can be questioned", he said. Therefore, according to Pigai, Prabowo's praise for Jokowi was reasonable.

"A patriotic Prabowo who upholds professionalism and fairness, and that is what is lacking in this country. Prabowo has no enemies!", said Natalius Pigai.

Previously, during a meeting between the President and political party leaders, Gerindra Party Chair Prabowo Subianto assessed that President Jokowi's decision in handling the COVID-19 pandemic was appropriate and effective.

"We are already on the right path. So Mr. Jokowi's leadership is effective, sir. I acknowledge that and I respect you. I see I am a witness, I participate in the leadership cabinet, your decisions are suitable for our people", Prabowo said, in the YouTube Setpres, Saturday, August 27.