Analyst: Dasco's Move to Summon Economic Officials Demonstrates Oversight Function
Political communication analyst Hendri Satram assesses that the move by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, to summon several officials and stakeholders in the economic sector is a response to public concerns.
Speaking in Jakarta on Tuesday, Hendri Satrio, affectionately known as Hensa, stated that this step demonstrates that the DPR is not merely performing its oversight function formally, but is also following up on public aspirations.
“As a representative of the people, what Dasco is doing is good. He is listening to the people who are currently anxious about the economy, and then following up by summoning parties with authority in the economic field, such as the National Economic Council (DEN), the Ministry of Finance, and others,” he said.
According to Hensa, the leadership of the DPR needs to be more active in capturing public aspirations and connecting them with policymakers within the government.
“He wants to know what is actually happening, what the government’s explanation is, and what steps can be taken. The people need representatives who do not just speak, but also seek answers,” he remarked.
The founder of the KedaiKOPI Survey Institute added that responding to public issues should not be limited to mere statements but must be realised through concrete oversight functions.
He believes that representatives must actively seek solutions when the public faces challenges, including in the economic sector, to ensure public welfare.
“If the people are anxious about the economy, then the representatives must also be anxious, as well as with other issues. Not in the sense of panicking, but actively seeking a way out. Ultimately, the goal of politics is to make the people more prosperous,” said Hensa.
“The important thing is not to stop at forums or meetings alone. After the summons, there must be a follow-up because the public needs to know the results, what solutions are being prepared, and what the impact will be on society,” he added.
Previously, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, along with the leadership of the DPR RI, held a coordination meeting with the National Economic Council, Bank Indonesia, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to discuss economic growth and mitigation measures.
Dasco stated that the meeting discussed various solutions that the government needs to implement to anticipate recent economic developments.
“Today, we have also presented several solutions regarding several matters that have occurred recently,” Dasco said during a press conference at the parliamentary complex in Jakarta on Monday (29/6).