The Republic's Problems Are Piling Up, Ministers And Political Elites Should Stop Talking To The President For 3 Periods

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JAKARTA - Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Anwar Abbas asked ministers and the country's political elite to stop promoting a three-term presidential discourse. extension of the presidential term.

"It is hoped that ministers and political figures in this country will stop maneuvering and fabricating and gathering support for Pak Jokowi to be extended," Anwar said in Jakarta, Friday, April 1.

Anwar reminded that many of the country's problems, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, were not over yet. Plus soaring prices for basic necessities. The cooking oil problem has not yet been resolved, the community is already faced with rising fuel prices. Not to mention, the high levels of crime on the streets, unemployment, and the increasing state debt. Anwar reminded that these issues should be the focus of the government. Not vice versa, instead of busy echoing the discourse of postponing the election and extending the presidential term.

"Please, ministers and political figures in this country so that they no longer carry out power-raising activities that are contrary to the spirit of reform. And what is already in our basic law, namely the 1945 Constitution," said Anwar Abbas.

Previously, President Joko Widodo finally opened his voice about the proposed extension of the presidential term.

Jokowi also admitted that he had often heard similar aspirations. However, in this regard, he promised to comply with the constitution.

"I've often heard the name of the people's wishes, I've heard screams like that," said Jokowi after visiting the Borobudur Temple in Magelang Regency, Central Java, Wednesday, March 30.

"But what is clear is that our constitution is clear. We must obey, we must obey the constitution, yes," he continued.