Safeguarding Democracy
For some people, power may be pleasurable so they want it to be extended. In fact, the actual enjoyment is in how to leave that seat of power well with a legacy that benefits all people, the nation and the state.
Rizal Sukma
Ahead of the speech of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri at the 50th anniversary commemoration of the PDI-P on 10 Jan. 2023, various speculations had developed. A number of politicians indicated that there would be a surprise from Megawati.
Many people thought the surprise would be in the form of an announcement from Megawati regarding the PDI-P’s 2024 presidential. The rumors grew stronger after House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani, who also chairs the PDI-P’s central executive board (DPP), stated that the name of the presidential candidate the PDI-P would back was already in Megawati’s hands (Kompas, 9/1/2023).