Jokowi Wants PSI Structure Complete Soon
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo is visiting Lampung for three days to engage with the community and the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI).
- Widodo aims to motivate PSI cadres and emphasize the importance of a complete party structure as a political machine.
- He also plans to foster political awareness among the public and will wear PSI's emblem during his visit, a gesture from PSI Chairman Kaesang Pangarep.
Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo has embarked on a three-day tour, beginning in Lampung. His visit is motivated by invitations from the community and a desire to engage with the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI). Widodo intends to offer motivation to PSI cadres and convey the significance of establishing a robust party structure, viewing it as a crucial political engine.
If I go to PSI, I want to provide motivation, and also want to convey the important messages that the structure in PSI must be complete soon as a large political machine.
During his visit, Widodo also expressed his intention to raise public political awareness. He arrived at the airport wearing a white shirt adorned with the PSI's elephant logo, which he stated was a gift from PSI Chairman Kaesang Pangarep. This gesture signifies his connection to the party during his tour.
That is also important.
Widodo's agenda in Lampung has been meticulously prepared by PSI and local volunteers, promising a packed schedule. Following his engagements in Lampung, Widodo is slated to visit other regions, including East Nusa Tenggara and West Java. The former president's trip is framed as a post-presidency tour, responding to requests from the public who wished to see him after his term concluded.
Yes, we will meet later.
According to Sarhani, head of the Lampung Regional Board of the Nusantara People's Brigade, Widodo's visit is not politically motivated. Sarhani stated that Widodo is coming as a private citizen to connect with religious leaders, community figures, cultural figures, and the general public in Lampung. The visit aims to foster goodwill and strengthen community ties.
Yes, this was sent by Chairman Kaesang, so I'm wearing it.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.