President Jokowi's political path until now remains a mystery. After leaving PDIP, he was fiercely competed for by many political parties in Indonesia. In response to this, the Executive Director of Indonesia Political Opinion, Dedi Kurnia Syah, believes that Jokowi no longer needs a party to thrive. He stated that Jokowi essentially does not require a party as he already has Gibran as the vice president, Kaesang as the general chairman of PSI, and Bobby as the governor of North Sumatra. Dedi said this in a short message to Liputan6.com on Tuesday (10/12/2024). Jokowi's Political Journey and Party Status
Pilkada 2024: Jokowi's Influence Without a Party
During the 2024 Pilkada, it was noted that many regional heads asked for support, and there were many mentions of open support for the former mayor of Solo for two terms. This shows that Jokowi still has the ability to control and influence political elites in the country, from the president to cabinet members. Dedi emphasized that Jokowi has proven his ability to have an impact without relying on a party.
It is clear that Jokowi's influence extends beyond party affiliations. His leadership and decisions have an impact on various aspects of the country's political landscape.
Potential Party for Jokowi: Golkar
If Jokowi still wants to join a party, Dedi believes that Golkar is the most potential party at present. The reason is that its cooling power is very strong and there is no central figure dominating the party's movement. Dedi said, "With such a maneuver, Jokowi just needs to choose where to go. The most potential party if Jokowi wants is Golkar, besides because the portion of Golkar is quite large and there is no dominant figure in Golkar."
Golkar has the potential to provide a new platform for Jokowi to continue his political journey. Its structure and influence can play a significant role in shaping the future.
Kekuatan Politik dan Hukum
Dedi further emphasized that in terms of political strength, someone is often supported by the legal structure. It may not be Jokowi who is strong, but political elites who are too weak due to being tied to the law. Especially Jokowi has proven his ability to control the MPR, the MPRD, and the police.
This shows the complex relationship between politics and law and how it affects Jokowi's political position.