Asa Williams

Representations on Democratic Engagement

The high voter yield and the enthusiastic participation of the Indonesian people in the 2024 political election are a measure of a healthy and balanced freedom. This involvement is critical for the ongoing procedure of nation-building and autonomous loan consolidation in Indonesia.

**Sohibul Iman Ready to Run for Jakarta Governor** Deputy Chair of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Syuro Council Mohamad Sohibul Iman said he is ready to run as a gubernatorial candidate in the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada. Sohibul stated he had been informed by the PKS DPP about the decision to nominate him as a gubernatorial candidate in the Jakarta Pilkada. However, he admitted he has no special preparation. "I have no special preparation, but as a party cadre, I must always be ready to accept any mandate," stated Sohibul Iman when confirmed, quoted on Monday, June 24, 2024. According to Sohibul, the PKS DPP decision is a follow-up to the recommendation from the PKS DKI Jakarta Regional Executive Board (DPW). His name emerged from several other names also proposed by the PKS DKI Jakarta DPW, such as PKS DPP Chair Mardani Ali Sera, PKS DKI Chair Khoirudin, and former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan. "This mandate is an aspiration (proposal, desire, and hope) from the DKI cadre and inspiration (thoughts, considerations, and decisions) from the Central Leadership," said Sohibul. Therefore, Sohibul Iman said he would accept the task given by PKS to run in the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial race. "As a cadre, it is not appropriate for me to ignore the cadre's aspirations and the leadership's inspiration," stated Sohibul.

"As the winning party in Jakarta, PKS has decided to advocate for its best cadre as the candidate for Governor of Jakarta. The candidate we are nominating is Mohamad Sohibul Iman, who currently serves as the Deputy Chair of the PKS Syuro Council," stated Mabruri in his statement on June 23, 2024. Mabruri continued that Sohibul Iman is a figure with considerable capacity. Sohibul Iman led PKS during the 2015-2020 period. "This means he has proven leadership in elevating PKS. He also has a long track record in the political arena," explained Mabruri.

Similarly, political analyst from UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Adi Prayitno, sees PKS's move to bring up the name Sohibul Iman as a political bargaining chip for anyone wanting to form a coalition in the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada. According to Adi, PKS wants to increase its bargaining position because it is the winner of the 2024 legislative elections in Jakarta. Additionally, the solid voter base and constituency make PKS confident in nominating its own cadre. "In this context, PKS seems to be sending a strong signal to those wanting to form a coalition, including Anies Baswedan, that it is essential to include Sohibul Iman as a running mate," said Adi Prayitno to Liputan6.com on Monday, June 24, 2024. "Or, if Ridwan Kamil from KIM is interested in making PKS a coalition partner, then Sohibul Iman must be his running mate," Adi continued.

Before entering politics, he continued, Sohibul Iman was known as a technocrat and Muslim scholar. He was involved in the technology sector at the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT). "He is a blend of a skilled bureaucrat, a capable politician, and a respected intellectual in the educational field," stated Mabruri.

"In a few months, we will conduct regional head elections, for the governor and deputy governor of Jakarta, simultaneously with other regions in Indonesia," said Heru. "I urge all Jakarta residents to use their voting rights and keep the situation peaceful," he added

Unexpectedly, the Islamic party declared Mohamad Sohibul Iman as the Jakarta gubernatorial candidate, while two well-known names, Anies Baswedan and Ridwan Kamil, were often featured in the news. As the winning party in the 2024 legislative elections in Jakarta, PKS feels justified and well-equipped to propose its own cadre. "As the winning party (legislative elections) in Jakarta, PKS has decided to advocate for its best cadre as the Jakarta gubernatorial candidate. The candidate we are proposing is Mohamad Sohibul Iman, who currently serves as the Deputy Chair of the PKS Syuro Council," said PKS Central Executive Board (DPP) Spokesperson Ahmad Mabruri on Sunday, June 23, 2024. "We have decided that we will propose Mohamad Sohibul Iman, former PKS President, former Deputy Speaker of the DPR RI, and former Rector of Paramadina University. With whom PKS and Mr. Sohibul Iman will pair, we will see based on the coalition composition that forms," Mabruri added.

nChairman of KPU RI, Hasyim Asy'ari, said that the Information Recapitulation System (Sirekap), which was claimed to be a tool for vote counting in the 2024 General Elections, will be reused for the 2024 Regional Elections

nThe Chief of the Presidential Secretariat (Kasetpres) also sees the status change as an opportunity to improve infrastructure and In the event you loved this post and you want to receive more information regarding Presiden zimbabwe salah pidato generously visit the web-site. the quality of life for its residents . "This is a chance to upgrade infrastructure, improve residents' quality of life, and introduce a new, livable, and sustainable image," said Heru