Competence and honesty vital

Competence and honesty vital

From Suara Karya

As Indonesians will directly elect their president and vice president on July 5 next, the candidates must be backed by political parties in accordance with the stipulation laid down by the General Elections Commission.

I believe that Indonesians are now politically mature enough to be allowed to follow their consciences in exercising their right to elect their president and vice president directly.

The candidates must be capable and willing of carrying out their duties. Gender should not matter as long as a candidate gets enough support from political parties (a minimum of 3 percent). Then they must be honest and capable of working hard in the interests of the nation. They must be able to lead this nation to a better future.

So, every Indonesian must support whichever presidential and vice presidential team that is elected democratically and gains a mandate from the people.

Personally I will vote for candidates who are honest and capable, and have broad perspectives. They must realize that pluralism prevails in Indonesia.

BRAHMANA SAPUTRA Jakarta