Gibran Rakabuming's Wise Response To Criticism: If I Need To Go To His Place, Just Relax

Leaflets criticizing the Solo City Government (Photo: screenshot of the Surakarta news YouTube)

SOLO - The Mayor of Solo, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, responded wisely to the leaflets criticizing the Solo City Government. Various narratives in the leaflets include, "Dare to Limit Must Live" and "Performance is Improved, Not Criticism is Restricted."

According to Gibran, the criticism was legitimate. But must know the place. For example, it is not pasted or scribbled on public facilities. After all, the Solo City Government has been open to receiving criticism.

"We don't limit criticism, please. So far, no one has been imprisoned, no one has been fined! Yes, Satpol PP is the most reprimanded. We know the situation is difficult, it's difficult to sell. We don't want to add more," explained Gibran at the Surakarta City Hall. VOI from the Surakarta news Youtube channel, Wednesday, September 8.

Gibran said that the means for citizens to criticize the performance of local governments are also wide open.

It can be submitted via the complaint number, direct massages on social media, direct visits to City Hall. If necessary, Gibran will go directly to residents who are dissatisfied with the government's performance.

"Criticism can be through the number we provide, you can come here directly, you can write a letter. Or if you need to attend, I go to where he (the Critic, ed) is, it's okay, just relax," said Gibran.

Moreover, during the PPKM Level 3 period in the City of Solo, various concessions have been given by the government. For education, schools have started to open on a limited basis.

"If you know that the situation in the city of Solo is not like that (like the narrative in criticism), everything is completely simplified. But again, we have to maintain the health protocol," said Gibran.