Jokowi explains why he chose Lampung for his first political safari with PSI

President Joko Widodo revealed his reasons for selecting Lampung as the initial destination for his political safari alongside the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI). His visit was driven by a deep affection for the people of Lampung and a desire to acknowledge PSI's impressive organizational efforts in the province.

"Why did I come to Lampung Province? Why did I come to Mesuji Regency? First, my love for the people of Lampung has not faded, it remains," Jokowi stated on Friday, June 26, as reported by detik.com. He highlighted that PSI Lampung had successfully established party structures down to the village level, a feat he noted few other parties had achieved.

Jokowi praised PSI's comprehensive consolidation, observing that while other parties were at 40 to 60 percent completion, PSI in Lampung was nearly at 100 percent. He viewed this extensive organizational network as a crucial asset for PSI in building political strength within the region.

Beyond administrative completeness, Jokowi emphasized the need for these newly formed structures to be actively functioning. He urged PSI officials in Mesuji to remain connected with the community not just during election periods, but on a daily basis. "The next job after the party structure is complete down to the village is to make that structure alive and working. This means all officials must be close to the community, not just when the election is approaching, but every day," he advised.