The DPR's Version Of The Candidate For The Head Of The IKN Authority: The President's Confidant Figure Who Is Often Asked For Consideration

President Jokowi with Vice President Ma'ruf Amin/DOK VIA ANTARA

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) signed Law Number 3 of 2022 concerning the State Capital (UU IKN). This means that the construction of IKN in North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan will begin immediately. So, who will lead the new capital city?

Deputy Chairman of Commission II of the DPR, Luqman Hakim, revealed that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) had pocketed the name of the Head of the Archipelago State Capital Authority (IKN).

"The name of the Head of the Archipelago IKN Authority is already in President Joko Widodo's pocket," said Luqman when confirmed, Friday, February 18.

The PKB politician also mentioned the figure that might be appointed as the head of the authority. Luqman suspects that President Jokowi will choose a senior figure who has the ability and a wealth of experience related to government management, finance and banking.

In addition, the head of the authority who is trusted by Jokowi must also be able to communicate well with all groups. Including opposition groups as well as mastering adequate legal matters.

"Just as an additional illustration, the candidate for the head of the authority who will be announced, I suspect is one of the figures trusted by President Jokowi," said Luqman.

"So far, the president has often been asked to provide input and considerations," he continued.

However, Luqman did not want to mention the name of the person in question. According to him, wait for President Jokowi to officially announce it.

"When it is announced, I think President Jokowi is waiting for a good day," he concluded.