The Joining Of Ridwan Kamil And Soekarwo Is Considered A Challenge For Golkar Managing Types Of Interest

Ridwan Kamil and General Chair of the Golkar Party Airlangga Hartarto. (photo: dock. golkar)

JAKARTA - Executive Director of Indonesian Presidential Studies (IPS) Nyarwi Ahmad, highlighted the phenomenon of migrating figures to political parties. Such as West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil and former East Java Governor Soekarwo, who have had their political careers with the Golkar Party recently. Although this phenomenon is common, according to Nyarwi, usually the general chairman of the party plays a major role in inviting a figure to join the party. "Usually, if the migration, or entry figures are invited by the general chairman," said Nyarwi in Jakarta, Monday, January 23. The political communication expert at Gadjah Mada University (UGM), said that the migration of figures to Golkar is also proof that the party bearing the banyan symbol is still seen as interesting and promising. This is one of the advantages of the party chaired by Airlangga Hartarto. "Of course, said Nyarwi, this is a weakness for Golkar. "Because in Golkar there are no main figures, dominant, not very strong electorally. That is a weakness but an advantage. Golkar becomes an open party, like a company like the company Tbk," he explained. However, according to Nyarwi, many figures have joined to make Golkar have other challenges. Because, the more people join, the more need slick management. Especially related to the 2024 presidential election. "The increasing number of figures joining is a challenge for Golkar to manage various interests, including the strategies needed in the context of legislative and presidential elections," he concluded.