Gerindra Agrees with Prabowo’s Proposal for Governors to be Elected by Regional Councils

Gerindra Backs Prabowo’s Proposal ⁣for DPRD-Selected Governors, Citing high Election Costs

Jakarta – Gerindra Party Secretary General Ahmad Muzani has voiced the party’s support for President prabowo⁤ Subianto’s proposal to have governors selected by ‍regional legislatures (DPRD) rather of direct⁤ elections. ⁣While Gerindra agrees with the concept, Muzani emphasized ⁤that further ‍study and discussion are needed before any changes are implemented.

“Gerindra has no problem with⁤ the idea of governors being chosen by the DPRD. We support ⁣it,” Muzani ⁢stated after attending the National Working Meeting (Silaknas) of the Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals Association (ICMI) in Bogor, West Java. “Though,as the recent regional elections have just concluded,we suggest conducting⁣ thorough studies and discussions in the DPR (house of Representatives) starting in 2025.”

Muzani hopes that ICMI will contribute it’s insights and‍ perspectives to inform the government’s deliberations on this matter.

“We hope⁣ that ICMI members will‍ also share their views with the government to facilitate these studies,”⁤ Muzani said.‍ “This will allow the government and the legislature to gather diverse perspectives before making any decisions.”

The proposal to‍ change the system of electing governors stems from concerns about the high costs‍ associated with direct elections. Muzani highlighted that the‍ essence of democracy should be public service, not exorbitant ⁤expenses.

“During the recent regional elections, almost all⁣ candidates,⁣ both winners and losers, complained about the high costs involved,” Muzani explained.”This makes our democracy excessively expensive,whereas the ultimate goal of democracy is ‍service to the people. Service implies a ⁣willingness to dedicate oneself to the nation and its citizens.”

Muzani further⁣ connected the proposal ‍to the relatively low voter turnout in the 2024 regional elections,⁢ suggesting a correlation between high costs ‍and reduced public participation.

“Voter turnout averaged around 60%, ‍which is considered low,” Muzani noted. “Elections are expensive, and this financial burden adds to the overall economic cost. These factors ⁤are ⁢interconnected.”

He believes that selecting governors through⁤ the DPRD could possibly lead to cost savings and increased efficiency.

Gerindra Backs DPRD-Selected Governors, Citing High Election Costs – A Conversation with Ahmad Muzani

[Jakarta, Indonesia]: In a recent interview following the Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals Association’s (ICMI) National Working Meeting in Bogor, West Java, Gerindra Party Secretary General Ahmad Muzani‍ expressed the party’s⁤ support for President Prabowo Subianto‘s proposal to replace direct gubernatorial elections with a selection process through regional legislatures (DPRD).

While acknowledging the merits of the proposal, Muzani stressed the need for thorough study and discussion before implementation. “Gerindra has no problem with the idea of governors being chosen by the DPRD. We support it,” he stated. “However, given that the recent regional elections have just concluded, ‍we suggest conducting in-depth studies and discussions ‍in the DPR (House of Representatives) starting in ⁣2025.”

Muzani hopes that⁢ ICMI ‍will contribute its‍ expertise to inform the government’s⁤ deliberations on this matter. “We ⁣hope that ICMI members will also ⁤share thier views with the government to facilitate thes studies,” he said. “This will allow the government and the legislature to gather diverse perspectives before making ⁢any decisions.”

The proposal for change stems from concerns about the escalating costs associated with direct elections. Muzani emphasized that the ⁣fundamental principle of democracy should revolve around public‍ service, not exorbitant expenses.

“During the‍ recent regional elections, almost all⁣ candidates, both winners and losers, complained about the high costs involved,” ⁤Muzani explained. “This makes our democracy excessively expensive, whereas⁤ the ultimate goal of democracy is service to the people. service implies a willingness to dedicate oneself to the nation and its citizens.”

He drew a connection between the ⁣proposal and the relatively low voter⁣ turnout in the 2024 regional elections, suggesting a correlation ⁣between high costs and diminished public participation. “voter turnout averaged around 60%, which is considered low,” Muzani noted. “Elections are expensive, and this financial burden adds to the overall economic cost. These factors are interconnected.”

Muzani believes that selecting governors through the DPRD could ‍perhaps lead to cost savings and increased efficiency.