Jokowi And Political Dynasties Through Their Children

President Joko Widodo (Instagram @Jokowi)

JAKARTA - The advancement of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) 's eldest son and in-law in the 2020 Pilkada has led to the assumption that Jokowi is building a political dynasty. Both of them have officially registered themselves in the DPP PDIP Central Java and North Sumatra.

Many also said that Gibran and Bobby's wishes seemed rushed. Because, it can be said that Gibran and Bobby have no experience in government politics, they have just joined as party members.

The figure of Jokowi, who in fact served as President of the Republic of Indonesia and former Mayor of Solo, who has a big influence in the city, is considered to be able to help Gibran a lot in increasing his prestige. Meanwhile, for Bobby, the steps might be a little steep. This is if you reflect on the 2019 Presidential Election, the vote for Jokowi-Ma'ruf was only 46 percent in Medan.

Al-Azhar University Political Observer Ujang Komarudin said, it cannot be denied that in Indonesia the practice of political dynasties has long been occurring. According to him, this oligarchy and political dynasty had hijacked democracy.

Ujang assessed that the current rise of oligarchies and political dynasties is because every official wants his group and family to fill soft positions.

"Gibran's appearance on the political stage in competing for the seat of mayor of Solo is part of the emergence of the Jokowi family's political dynasty. Coupled with the advancement of Bobby Nasution, he was born in the Medan Pilwakot contest," said Ujang, when contacted by VOI, in Jakarta, Friday, December 13.

According to Ujang, Gibran and Bobby's advancement was the right of citizens to vote and vote. Nor do the rules prohibit the presidential family from becoming involved in politics. In this case, go forward to the regional head election contest.

"That is politics. In the past Jokowi said that his family would not enter politics. But now they enter politics. The rules do not prohibit. But this is a bad example. Because public offices will be controlled by certain people," he said.

Ujang considered that the path that Gibran and Bobby would face was different. Although both are part of the Jokowi family. The path of Gibran will certainly be easier, than Bobby the son-in-law.

According to Ujang, it would be more difficult for Bobby to become the mayor of Medan. There are twists and turns, ranging from not being as easy as Gibran to get a recommendation from Megawati to trying hard to win the sympathy of the people of Medan.

"The chance for Gibran to get the blessing of Megawati and the PDIP is almost 99.9 percent. The recommendation from Megawati and the PDIP for Gibran is only a matter of time. In time the recommendations for nominating Gibran from the PDIP will come out. As for Bobby, Mega will first examine Bobby's electability," he said. .

Jokowi's denial

President Jokowi finally spoke up about the allegations of various parties about him building a political dynasty. According to him, running in the Pilkada is a matter of competition, not appointment. He asked that competition not be equated with political dynasties.

"Anyone has the right to vote and be elected. Yes, if the people do not choose what to do. This is a competition, not an appointment. Different. Please differentiate," said Jokowi, as quoted from detik.com.

Jokowi reminded that the competition in the regional elections had passed to the people. As voting rights holders, the people have the right to determine their choice in electing their regional head.

"It's a competition. Competition can win or lose. It's up to the people who have the right to vote," he said.

In addition, Jokowi admits that he is reluctant to interfere with Gibran's affairs, who is ready to advance in the Pilkada. He asked the public to ask his eldest son directly.

"I have told you back and forth. That has become a decision. Ask his son directly," said Jokowi.

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Dynastic Politics in the East Is Common

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) stated that dynastic politics in the eastern world, including in Indonesia, were common. This is in response to the nomination of President Joko Widodo's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka as a candidate for mayor of Solo and Bobby Nasution as a candidate for mayor of Medan in the 2020 Pilkada.

PDIP DPP chairman Bambang Wuryanto said Gibran's position as the president's son was only an advantage that had to be proven. So it is with Bobby.

"Dynastic politics in the eastern world is like this. That our dynasty or not our dynasty in the east is a distance from power is normal," said Bambang at the PDIP DPP office, Jakarta, Wednesday, December 11.

Bambang said that Gibran only benefited from being the son of a president. Meanwhile, Bobby is the son-in-law. However, he said, both of them had to prove that they had the capacity as regional heads so they would not be laughed at. This is because the public has its own size.