Who Is Benny Rhamdani? 98 Activist Who Asks Permission For Combat Against Jokowi Strikes

Benny Rhamdani (Photo from Antara)

The figure of Benny Rhamdani has been in the public spotlight after delivering his statement asking President Jokowi for combat permission. The statement he made at the volunteer event at GBK drew controversy. Many asked who Benny Rhamdani was and how was he doing?

Previously, Benny Rhamdani also became a public conversation after his video conversation with President Joko Widodo went viral on social media. In the chat, Benny asked Jokowi to take action against the so-called conflicting party. He stated that there was a need for retaliation against those who attacked Jokowi.

The conversation between Benny and Jokowi was held during a meeting with the head of the volunteer organization before the United Nusantara event. Benny asked the president for permission to fight against Jokowi's opponents. The proposal reaped a lot of negative responses from netizens because it was considered to trigger a commotion between groups of people.

Who is Benny Rhamdani

Benny Rhamdani was born in Bandung on March 3, 1968. Benny has been in the world of government for a long time. Currently, Benny is the Head of the Indonesian Migrant Workers Protection Agency (BP2MI). In addition, Benny is also holding a position as Executive Director of the Agrarian Reform Struggle Committee (KPPA) North Sulawesi since 2003 until now.

Prior to serving as chairman of BP2MI, Benny had held positions as a member of the DPRD, Deputy Chair of the Commission, to the chairman of the Hanura Party DPP. He was also the Director of the Jokowi-KH National Team Campaign Maaruf Amin in 2019.

Benny Rhamdani's Opportunities in the Political World

Benny Rhamdani is not new to politics. He has been involved in the government and the political arena of the country since 1999. Benny was a member of the Sulawesi Provincial DPRD from the PDI-P for 3 terms (1999-2004, 2004-2009, and 2009-2014).

Benny Rhamdani has also held several positions, namely Deputy Head of Committee I DPD RI (2014-2017 and 2017-2017), as well as Member of the MPR Socialization Agency (2017-2018). Benny also serves as Deputy Chairperson of the Hanura Party DPP (2015-2024).

Benny Rhamdani's Trace Record as an Activist

Benny Rhamndani was also known as an activist 98 during the Suharto regime. Benny actively participated in a number of organizations. Benny was once a member and served in several organizations, such as Deputy Secretary of the Branch of the DPC GMNI Manado Branch (1993-1994), Chairman of the PMII Manado Branch for 2 periods (1994-1997 and 1997-1999).

Benny was also actively involved in the North Sulawesi Ansor Youth Movement for 2 periods (2004-2009 and 2009-2014). In addition, he also held the position of Deputy Chair of the Center for the Ansor Youth Movement (2015-2020). He has also held the position of Chairman of the Association of PSSI Kotamobagu City (2015-2019).

Benny Requests permission to visit Jokowi's Striker

Benny Rhamdani conveyed his reason for asking for combat permits to fight against those deemed to have attacked Jokowi. "The opposing party referred to by Benny is a person or group who commits slander, fights against ethnicity and religion, incitement, and spread hatred."

However, Benny did not specify who the group in question was attacking him. However, in his words, Benny alluded to the attitude of the group that held a grudge over the defeat in the 2019 presidential election.

Benny said the attacks could threaten the integrity of the nation. Benny also said it was natural for Jokowi's supporters to express their anger. Jokowi volunteers are open to being ready to go down against the group. However, President Jokowi always reminded his volunteers to be careful in responding to all forms of group attacks.

That is Benny Rhamdani's profile and his controversial statement during the declaration of the United Nusantara volunteers which was held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (GBK). Benny said firmly that the volunteers were ready to fight the presidential attackers.

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