Golkar goings on

Golkar goings on

From Media Indonesia

The fact it was decided at the recently concluded Golkar convention to postpone electing the party's presidential candidate until after the general elections has led to the disappointment of some of Golkar's potential presidential candidates.

As a result the convention has been thought not as a means for the party to boost its popularity but rather as a political ploy that reeks of the old tricks that Golkar used to employ.

At first, the convention was expected to serve as a breakthrough in Indonesia's political practices. Unfortunately, the postponement has led to criticisms from within the party itself with some quarters hinting at suspected unfair practices during the convention. If these unfair practices continue, the result will not be good for Golkar in the upcoming general elections.

Earlier a potential presidential candidate withdrew from the convention. This was the right step to take because other parties are also ready to nominate the country's political figures as their presidential candidates.

DANDY SEPTIAN
Jakarta