Prabowo comments on Cak Imin's political shifts, highlighting past rivalry and current unity

President Prabowo Subianto recently addressed the political journey of Muhaimin Iskandar, also known as Cak Imin, the chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB). Speaking at the 79th National Cooperative Day commemoration in Jakarta, Prabowo highlighted Iskandar's shift from being a political rival to a partner in the current government.

Prabowo described political competition as a natural and healthy process, likening it to a football match where one side must win. He stressed the importance of accepting election outcomes gracefully. "Competition is good. A match is good, right? Football has matches, there are two sides. One must win. If one loses, should the referee be beaten? Yes, competition is normal," Prabowo stated.

He then used his own political relationship with Iskandar as a case study. "Here is Gus Imin, first with me, then not with me. But there's no problem, because in his heart, he also wants the best for Indonesia," Prabowo said. He noted Iskandar's current alignment with him in government, adding, "Now he is with me for Indonesia, everyone. No problem. Who else defeated me before? I have to wear these glasses. No problem."

Concluding his remarks, Prabowo called for national solidarity, asserting that Indonesians are one nation, one land, and one language, functioning as a single family. He urged all parties to demonstrate the nation's unique ability to unite and collaborate for the welfare of all citizens after political contests have ended. "We are one nation, one land, one language, we are one family. Prove that the Indonesian nation is a special nation, a united nation. We compete, then we unite to work for all the people. This is the Indonesian nation," he declared.