"The government must pay attention to any political dynamics by providing assurance and taking the next steps," Amin stated as quoted in an official statement from the Vice Presidential Secretariat received here on Tuesday.
The vice president expressed hope that calls from the academic community regarding democracy in Indonesia ahead of the elections will become part of a positive dynamic process that will not affect the Indonesian people.
Several academics from the Gadjah Mada University (UGM) alumni, the Indonesian Islamic University (UII) academic community, and various other campuses had earlier submitted a petition against the Jokowi government. They criticized issues of ethics and statesmanship in the petition.
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In the meantime, regarding the election, Vice President Amin also gave his opinion regarding the readiness of the Overseas Election Committee (PPLN) at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Abu Dhabi.
He said PPLN in Abu Dhabi was ready to hold elections on February 10, 2024.
"In Abu Dhabi, there are already more than five thousand, (with) eight TPS (polling stations). Everything is ready," the vice president stated.
He explained that the Indonesian Embassy was still opening up opportunities until voting day for Indonesian citizens, who had not registered, to participate in the elections.
While delivering a press statement at the embassy, the vice president was accompanied by Ad Interim Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy Zaenal Abidin, Indonesian Consul General in Dubai K. Chandra Negara, and Vice President's Special Staff for Communication and Information Masduki Baidlowi. (INE)
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