"Horse trading politics should not be applied during the appointment of Jokowis ministers. I believe President-elect Joko Widodo will not do that. If any, is relatively low," Nanat remarked here on Tuesday.
"Cow" trading politics is similar to horse trading politics. It is used to describe the common practice of behind-the-scenes bargaining and lobbying conducted by the legislators to achieve their political objectives.
He affirmed that while choosing a minister, political considerations also played a key role besides competence.
However, Nanat hopes that President-elect Joko Widodo will maintain a balance between competence and political considerations. When the minister represents a political party, competence and professionalism must be prioritized during the election process.
"Ministerial positions cannot be separated from political considerations. But, the important thing is that there should be no horse trading politics," he emphasized.
With regard to Jokowi-JKs cabinet structure, Nanat assessed that the inclusion of about 18 technocrats as ministers and 16 ministers from political parties will be an appropriate decision. He agreed on the strength of Jokowi-JKs cabinet, totaling 34 ministries.
"In the cabinet, there are more professionals. Hopefully, they can develop Indonesia faster," he stated.
President- and Vice President-elect Joko Widodo-Jusuf Kalla have announced their decision on the cabinet, which will comprise 34 ministries. A total of 18 ministries will be filled by non-party professionals and 16 will be given to professional cadres from political parties.
The Jokowi-JK duo has ensured that their cabinet will consist of 34 ministries, and it is final.
"It is final, only the appropriate names have not yet been decided," Jokowi added.
(Uu.A063/INE/KR-BSR/B003)
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