'Sing Important Rukun Yes, Some Agree, Some Don't, Don't Do Petentengan,' Was Ganjar's Message To Wadas Villagers

Ganjar Pranowo (Photo: DOK Public Relations of Central Java Provincial Government)

PURWOREJO - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo went directly to Wadas Village, Bener District, Purworejo, today after being highlighted regarding the 'invasion' of the authorities.

To the villagers, Ganjar gave a wise message to maintain harmony, respect each other even though there are pros and cons.

"The important thing is getting along, there are those who agree, there are those who don't agree, it's okay. The important thing is to get along. If you get along, it's good, so that the brotherhood will not clash. Just respect and appreciate each other, no need to do petentengan (no need to be angry - angry)," he said to residents during the visit, Wednesday, February 9.

The situation in Wadas seems calm, there is no tension or tense atmosphere. At a number of points, police officers, the majority of whom were female police officers (Polwan), were on guard and mingled with the community.

Ganjar then stopped at the Wadas Village Mosque. There, he met a number of people who belonged to pro groups with andesite mining in their area.

"Assalamualaikum, are you healthy, ma'am? Can you be vaccinated?," said Ganjar to a number of residents.

Residents welcomed Ganjar in a friendly manner. Ganjar asked about the measurement process carried out at that location.

"Yes sir, it's been measured. Mine is starting to be measured today," said Rodiyah, one of the residents.

Rodiyah said that his party is a resident who is pro-mining. Residents who have agreed, hope that the measurement process will be completed soon so that the compensation can be paid.

"We ask for it as soon as possible, sir, so that it will be paid immediately," said Mulyati, another resident

Ganjar then asked what the money to be received would be used for. Some of the residents said the money would be used to buy land elsewhere, venture capital and be distributed among their children and relatives.

"The plan is to go with a luxury car, sir (plans to buy a luxury car, sir), but it's better if you don't want to buy a shophouse, but you choose to buy a shophouse so you can run your business," said Rodiyah, laughing.

Ganjar forbade residents to buy luxury goods. The money earned is better for the effort. "Ojo, please don't buy a car (don't buy a car), if you have been given it, it's better to buy land to live in or use it for business capital," said Ganjar.

Ganjar himself said that he came to Wadas Village to have a dialogue with the residents. In addition, he wants to ensure that harmony is maintained there.

"Because the news that was spread outside was really scary. God willing, it won't be like that. So today I went to Wadas to see in person," he explained.