Minta Jatah 5 Kursi Menteri, Waketum Golkar Mungkin Ada Pembicaraan Prabowo dan Airlangga

Summary

In this discussion, political figures Erlangga Hartarto and political observers Ahmad Doli Kurnia and Kunto Adi reflect on Golkar's role in supporting Prabowo Subianto’s presidential campaign. Erlangga proposes that Golkar should receive at least five ministerial seats in the future government, given their significant contribution. The conversation delves into the dynamics of cabinet formation, political negotiations, and the internal context within Golkar. Both Doli and Kunto emphasize that while the president holds the prerogative in cabinet appointments, political calculations and party negotiations are part of the process leading up to the election results.

Takeaways

• 😀 Erlangga Hartarto, leader of Golkar, highlighted his party's contribution to Prabowo Gibran's victory, claiming 25% of the total votes.
• 😀 Golkar demands a minimum of five ministerial seats in Prabowo’s future cabinet, based on their contribution of 25% to the vote.
• 😀 Deputy Ahmad Doli Kurnia clarified that forming the cabinet is the president's prerogative, but political party aspirations will be considered in the process.
• 😀 The final cabinet structure will depend on the outcome of the upcoming presidential election and political negotiations within the coalition.
• 😀 There is speculation that Erlangga’s request for five ministerial seats may be tied to internal party leadership dynamics and upcoming leadership elections in December.
• 😀 Golkar’s internal consolidation has resulted in a significant increase in their voter base, now at 75-80%, a considerable jump from past elections.
• 😀 Golkar’s increasing influence and success in the elections give the party greater leverage in negotiating their role in the next government.
• 😀 The political observers agreed that discussions about ministerial seats are part of a normal democratic process as parties negotiate their contributions to the government.
• 😀 The mention of Golkar’s seat quota, despite the KPU still processing the election results, shows that political parties are already preparing for post-election negotiations.
• 😀 The ongoing discussions about the cabinet seats may cause tensions within the coalition, but these are part of typical political calculations and are expected to continue until official announcements are made.

Q & A

What is Erlangga Hartarto's request regarding the cabinet positions in Prabowo Gibran's government?

Erlangga Hartarto requested a minimum of five ministerial seats for the Golkar party in Prabowo Gibran's government, highlighting that Golkar's contribution to the coalition, at 25%, justifies this ask.

How did Ahmad Doli Kurnia respond to Erlangga's request for five ministerial seats?

Ahmad Doli Kurnia emphasized that the president has the prerogative to form the cabinet, though he acknowledged that political parties' aspirations would be considered. He suggested that Erlangga's request was likely based on prior discussions with Prabowo.

Why did Kunto Adi suggest that Erlangga's request for five seats could be influenced by internal issues within Golkar?

Kunto Adi speculated that Erlangga's request for five seats might be related to internal Golkar dynamics, particularly regarding the upcoming general chairman election in December. He believed this could serve as a way for Erlangga to strengthen his position within the party.

What role does the issue of the general chairman election play in Erlangga's statements?

Kunto Adi suggested that Erlangga's request for five seats might be a strategic move to divert attention from the issue of Golkar's general chairman election and to focus on the ministerial positions, aiming to boost his standing within the party.

How does Doli Kurnia interpret the current internal situation within Golkar?

Doli Kurnia highlighted that Golkar's internal situation is stable, noting that the party is seeing an increase in support, with an estimated 75-80% of its constituents backing Prabowo-Gibran in the election, which he feels justifies the party's expectations of a larger role in the government.

What is the significance of the five ministerial seats for Golkar in the context of the election?

Golkar views the five ministerial seats as a reasonable request, given the party's significant contribution to Prabowo's campaign. Doli Kurnia pointed out that Golkar's backing has resulted in a large proportion of their constituents supporting the Prabowo-Gibran pair, and therefore, the party expects a larger role in the cabinet.

Why does Kunto Adi believe discussions about cabinet positions are not inappropriate at this stage?

Kunto Adi believes that discussing cabinet positions at this stage is part of normal political calculations and a democratic transition of power. He argued that it is reasonable for political parties to discuss how their contributions to the election victory will be reflected in ministerial appointments.

What impact could discussing the ministerial seats at this stage have on the coalition's solidarity?

There is concern that bringing up ministerial seat discussions too early could potentially disrupt the coalition's unity. However, both Doli and Kunto agreed that such discussions were part of the natural political process and not inherently problematic.

What role did Golkar play in introducing Gibran as Prabowo's running mate?

Golkar was the first to propose Gibran as Prabowo's running mate in the presidential election, which was later discussed internally and made public. This early endorsement added to Golkar's influence in the coalition.

How did the Golkar party's performance in the 2019 presidential election impact their current position in the coalition?

Golkar's performance in the 2019 election, where they garnered 63% support for Jokowi, is seen as a benchmark. The party now expects a higher level of influence, with an estimated 75-80% of their supporters backing Prabowo-Gibran, which they believe strengthens their position in the coalition and justifies the request for more ministerial seats.