The presidential candidate from the PDI-P, Ganjar Pranowo, was greeted enthusiastically by 4,011 village heads throughout West Java. During the meeting, most of the village heads complained about the difficulty of managing village funds.
Thousands of village heads came from various regions in West Java, they gathered at Prabuwangi Square, Arcamanik, Bandung City to hold a bihalal joint halal.
Some come from Cirebon, Garut, Sumedang, Subang, Tasikmalaya and its surroundings. They are willing to travel for hours just to meet Ganjar.
When Ganjar arrived at the location, the thousands of village heads immediately surrounded him. These village heads are willing to jostle to shake hands and take photos with Ganjar.
Ganjar's name was hailed by thousands of village heads from West Java. They pray for Ganjar to become President of the Republic of Indonesia in 2024.
The atmosphere of Halal bihalal Ganjar with the village heads was lively. A number of typical West Java people's entertainment is performed. Ganjar also had a dialogue with a number of village heads.
Various problems were conveyed by the village heads to Ganjar. Apart from being very close to the village heads, Ganjar has also been the Board of Trustees of Papdesi, associations of village officials and heads throughout Indonesia.
"We are confused by the regulation of village funds, sir. It often changes and the regulations are confusing. We also hope that we will be given the flexibility to manage village funds without fear," said Fitriani Dewi, Head of Jembarwangi Village, Sumedang Regency.
The same thing was conveyed by Maskari, the Head of Kepuh Village, Palimanan District, Cirebon Regency. Maskari said the village fund reporting system made the village heads dizzy.
"If it can be made easier, sir, me and the village secretary have a headache. They are confused, sir," said Maskari.
Ganjar understands very well the complaints from the village heads. Because not only in West Java, the problem of managing village funds as well as reporting has made it difficult for all village heads, including in Central Java.
"Yes, there are two things that Kades friends actually complain about. First, related to the flexibility of the village head friends in managing village funds. Without much intervention. So that more general rules are needed so that in an autonomous manner they can manage themselves," he said.
"This is natural because during the pandemic yesterday, the provisions for using village funds. So, the rules are very rigid," he added.
However, he believes that with the experience of the village heads, it is time to give concessions to the village heads to manage their village funds. Thus, public designation can be given rules, but the rest can be adjusted to the priorities of their respective villages.
"Second, how to report finances. They hope it will not be too difficult. If it can be simple, then it really helps them. So, these village heads concentrate on developing their villages, not on administrative matters. I just remind them, not corruption. My message is, don't corrupt," he said.
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