Sabam Sirait Once Said This To Ahok, 'Why Enter Politics, Just Trade'

Ahok at the Sabam Sirait funeral home (Photo Rizki/VOI)

JAKARTA - Basuki Tjahaja Purnama alias Ahok remembers the figure of Sabam Sirait who has passed away. The founder of PDIP is known as a person who likes to test.

Ahok gave the compliment after visiting the funeral home to express his condolences.

In his memory, Sabam had tested him when he asked for his blessing to enter politics. At that time, Ahok was even ordered to trade by this senior PDI-P politician.

"He said this to me. 'What are you doing in politics?

"If you go into politics, you don't have money. If you want to be honest, it's hard to have no money and you are hostile. We can get rich if you trade. You have talent, he said," he continued.

At that time, continued Ahok, the figure of the deceased was only testing him. Because, after being explained the real purpose of going into politics is just to help the community.

Hearing that answer, Sabam immediately gave support. The late said Ahok had to go into politics.

"Then I said, if we become a trade, we can help the poor in limited ways. One billion for 500 thousand can only get 2,000 people. But if we are in politics holding the State Budget, we can help everyone to have health insurance, education. said Ahok.

On the other hand, Ahok also stated that Sabam Sirait is his role model in the political world. Because, he not only gives advice but also an example to keep going despite various pressures.

"I remember the message, if you want to go to politics, there's no turning back. That's the principle," said Ahok.

"He not only spoke but also gave examples and he gave me a show case or window to show a transformational power when there are people with character who stand for the truth, justice and of course honesty," he continued.