Prabowo Subianto, the former general and presidential candidate, recently attended a breaking fast event (bukber) organized by the Golkar party along with Gibran Rakabuming, the son of President Joko Widodo. The event took place amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the results of the 2019 presidential election, in which Prabowo has challenged the victory of Joko Widodo in the Constitutional Court (MK).
Despite the tense political atmosphere, Prabowo’s attendance at the bukber event sends a message of unity and respect for the democratic process. In his speech at the event, Prabowo emphasized the importance of respecting the legal process and waiting for the decision of the Constitutional Court.
Prabowo’s decision to attend the event with Gibran, who is a member of the ruling party PDI-P, reflects a willingness to put aside political differences and work together for the good of the country. It also demonstrates a commitment to upholding democratic principles and the rule of law.
The ongoing legal challenge to the election results has caused tensions to run high in Indonesia, with supporters of both Prabowo and Jokowi taking to the streets in protest. However, Prabowo’s decision to attend the bukber event and his message of respect for the legal process may help to ease some of these tensions and promote a spirit of unity and reconciliation.
In his speech at the event, Prabowo called for calm and urged his supporters to maintain peace and order while waiting for the decision of the Constitutional Court. He emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and respecting the institutions of democracy.
The presence of both Prabowo and Gibran at the bukber event is a positive sign for Indonesian democracy, showing that political opponents can come together in a spirit of unity and cooperation. It also sends a message to the public that the democratic process should be respected and upheld, even in times of controversy and disagreement.
As Indonesia awaits the decision of the Constitutional Court on the election challenge, it is important for all sides to remain calm and respectful of the legal process. Prabowo’s attendance at the bukber event with Gibran is a step in the right direction, showing a commitment to democracy and the rule of law. Let us hope that this spirit of unity and cooperation will continue to prevail in Indonesian politics in the days and weeks to come.
