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Jokowi demands Golkar’s consistent support
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Golkar Party chairman Setya Novanto delivers a speech at Golkar’s leadership meeting (Rapimnas) in Jakarta on Wednesday. (Antara Foto/M Agung Rajasa)
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resident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called for the Golkar Party to throw its unfailing support behind the ruling government, after the party officially backed Jokowi’s candidacy for the 2019 presidential election.
“I ask the Golkar Party to be fully consistent. Be consistent in supporting the government even if unpopular and bitter policies that need accelerated implementation are issued for the sake of the people,” he said during closing remarks at Golkar’s leadership meeting (Rapimnas) on Thursday in Jakarta.
As an example, he cited the tax amnesty policy, which was implemented immediately to take advantage of momentum. While it may have cost him popularity, Jokowi said, he continued chasing the policy’s implementation.
Consistent support, especially from Indonesia’s second biggest party, was significant amid the fast-changing global situation, according to the President. “We need stability in security, thus we need stable politics,” he said.
In his remarks, Golkar chairman Setya Novanto highlighted his support for Jokowi, a move that according to Indonesian Survey Institution (LSI) researcher Adjie Alfaraby was aimed at benefiting the party, particularly in terms of promoting candidates for the upcoming regional elections. (ags)
