Jokowi's potential move to PSI welcomed by supporters

Supporters of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, often referred to as Jokowi, are expressing enthusiasm over reports that he may join the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI). The move could see him assume the role of Chairman of the party's Advisory Council.

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We fully support it. No problem. We are diehard fans of Mr. Jokowi. Whatever he orders, we are ready.

Andi Azwan, former deputy chairman of Jokowi Mania (Joman), a Jokowi support group, stated his full backing for the potential move. "We fully support it. No problem. We are diehard fans of Mr. Jokowi. Whatever he orders, we are ready," Andi said after meeting with Jokowi in Solo. He added that Jokowi's supporters are spread across various political parties, and his choice of party affiliation would not be an issue.

However, not all supporter groups are in favor of Jokowi joining a political party. The Brigade Rakyat Nusantara (BRN), another supporter group, hopes Jokowi will remain independent. BRN Chairman Relly Reagen believes that Jokowi's position outside of party politics allows him to remain close to all his sympathizers, given that his supporters are diverse and found in many different parties and community groups.

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Not in PSI is also not a problem. It is each person's constitutional right. There is no directive to go to a specific party. He is a democrat who respects human rights and the constitution.

Meanwhile, PSI officials have signaled that Jokowi's integration into the party is likely imminent. Bestari Barus, head of PSI's DPP for Politics, suggested that signals of Jokowi's potential move have been evident for some time, including during recent visits by PSI Chairman Kaesang Pangarep, Jokowi's son, to various regions. "There have been strong codes," Bestari stated.

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We want Mr. Jokowi to stand with all groups.

Andi Adam Faturahman also contributed to this article.

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Mr. Jokowi's sympathizers are also numerous in other parties, in other groups.