President-elect Prabowo Subianto expressed his concern about the habit of Indonesians insulting each other, especially when it comes to leaders, without acknowledging their achievements.
During the 3rd Congress of the National Democrat Party (NasDem) in Jakarta on Tuesday, August 27, Prabowo stated, “I am saddened if we have a tradition of constantly belittling and insulting our leaders.”
He commended President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) for his accomplishments, specifically mentioning Jokowi’s successful management of inflation at 2.5%, a feat that only a few countries have achieved in the past three years.
Prabowo also pointed out Indonesia’s swift recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic under Jokowi’s leadership, attributing this achievement to deliberate efforts rather than mere chance.
“I’m not taking sides, but I believe in calling things as they are,” Prabowo emphasized.
He expressed gratitude to NasDem for their support and urged for continued unity in working towards national development.
“Thank you to NasDem for standing with me. Together, we are strong and committed to serving the people of Indonesia,” Prabowo concluded. (RR)
