Golkar consolidates 700 cadres from Bapera-MKGR targeting additional DPRD seats
Jakarta — The Golkar Party’s Regional Leadership Council (DPD) in DKI Jakarta conducted political consolidation with 700 cadres from the Barisan Pemuda Nusantara (Bapera) and Musyawarah Kekeluargaan Gotong Royong (MKGR) to target additional seats in the Jakarta Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) in the 2029 general election.
This emerged during a joint breaking of fast event involving hundreds of cadres from Bapera and MKGR at the Golkar DPD headquarters in DKI Jakarta on Monday.
Beyond serving as a networking and cadre consolidation forum, the event also included distribution of food packages and assistance for orphans.
Ahmed Zaki Iskandar, Chairperson of the Golkar DPD for DKI Jakarta, stated after the joint meal on Monday evening that this grassroots cadre consolidation was part of Golkar’s initial steps in preparing political strength for the 2029 general election.
The party, symbolised by the banyan tree, is targeting an increase in seat allocation at the Jakarta DPRD to 15 seats.
Zaki said that setting targets early was important so all cadres could begin mobilising among communities and building more intensive communication with constituents.
“The election is still in 2029, so we hope they understand the target well in advance. This way, all cadres can move amongst society and convince people later,” Zaki said.
He appreciated the active role of Bapera and MKGR cadres, who were considered to have contributed to assisting communities whilst supporting various regional government programmes.
According to him, the existence of community organisations like Bapera and MKGR held a strategic position in reaching communities directly.
Through social activities, economic empowerment and advocacy, cadres were expected to serve as extensions of public service in their respective communities.
Zaki emphasised that cadres must become exemplary figures within society, whether through youth activities, women’s empowerment or strengthening of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector.
Additionally, organisations like Bapera were also considered to play a role in assisting communities needing support, including in legal matters and other community social activities.
Basri Baco, Chairperson of Bapera at the DPD DKI Jakarta and also Chairperson of MKGR DKI Jakarta, expressed his optimism regarding the strength of Golkar cadres.
He hoped all cadres from Bapera and MKGR could unite and jointly support promising legislative candidates from Golkar in the 2029 general election.
Baco also assessed that the number of cadres from the Bapera and MKGR network who succeeded in obtaining seats in the Jakarta DPRD had potential to continue increasing in the coming period.
“For Bapera, hopefully everyone can unite and support promising legislative candidates from Golkar. God willing, in 2029, our seats will increase from 10 to 15,” said this Vice Chairperson of the Jakarta DPRD.