President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asserted that he opened himself to anyone to work together to build this country, to advance this country. But he stressed that it would not tolerate anyone who would disturb security, especially rioters.
"We will not make room for rioters who will damage our country, will damage the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. There is no choice, there is no choice, the TNI and Polri will take firm action in accordance with applicable law, "President Jokowi said at a press statement at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (22/5) afternoon.
Previously, the Head of State emphasized that as head of state and head of government, he had an obligation to maintain political stability and security stability.
While related to the election as an event from the long journey of the Indonesian state, President Jokowi reminded, that the constitution provided that all disputes, the dispute was resolved through the Constitutional Court (MK).
"I appreciate Mr. Prabowo-Sandi who brought the dispute to yesterday's Presidential Election to the Constitutional Court. I also believe that the judges in the Constitutional Court will decide according to the facts, based on the facts, "said President Jokowi.
The Head of State also reminded that at this time is the month of Ramadan, a month full of blessings, a month full of forgiveness, a month full of love for us all of mutual respect, mutual respect, and obligation as Muslims to multiply good deeds, do good. According to the Head of State, the situation is still under control. For that, he asked the public not to worry.
"I invite to knit back unity, knit back the brotherhood, knit back our harmony because Indonesia is our home together," concluded the Head of State.
Accompanying President Jokowi when delivering the press conference Vice President Jusuf Kalla, Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security Wiranto, Secretary of State Pratikno, Secretary of State Pramono Anung, Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko, TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, and National Police Chief General Tito Karnavian.
Meanwhile, presidential candidate number 02 Prabowo Subianto is called on all public officials, police, community leaders, religious leaders, and citizens to avoid all forms of violence that can be inflated during the month of Ramadan.
"We will not be able to occur again," said Prabowo Subianto said at a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Also, Prabowo Subianto asked the security forces to protect the people and not to harm or shoot protesters. (kemensetkab-ant)