Jakarta GPA Calls for Unity: Reject All Forms of Provocation
The Regional Leadership (PW) of the Al Washliyah Youth Movement (GPA) for DKI Jakarta has called on all parties to maintain peace and unity, reminding that unity is more important than short-term group interests. This was conveyed by the Chairman of PW GPA DKI Jakarta, Dedi Siregar, at a press conference held on Sunday (23/8/2026). He rejected actions containing provocation, incitement or attempts to damage public facilities.
“We, the Regional Leadership of the Al Washliyah Youth Movement for DKI Jakarta, firmly reject the planned demonstration by the Pati United Community Alliance (AMPB), the United Indonesian People’s Alliance, and the Indonesian People’s Care Alliance (ARPI) at the DPR building on 27 August 2026 if the action carries narratives that could provoke the public, contain incitement or cause division, especially if it attempts to damage public facilities in Jakarta,” said Dedi Siregar in the Rawamangun area, East Jakarta.
Dedi said his organisation respects demonstrations as part of democracy. However, he stressed that such freedom must be accompanied by permissible limits. “We affirm that freedom of expression is an important part of democracy. However, that freedom must not be interpreted as unlimited freedom that is then used to build provocation, spread irresponsible narratives, or pit the public against one another,” he said.
Dedi reminded groups holding demonstrations not to claim that they represent the entire Indonesian people. His organisation rejects all forms of provocation carried out in the name of the people. “PW GP Al Washliyah DKI rejects all forms of provocation that use the label of the people as legitimacy to convey group interests. No single alliance may unilaterally claim to represent the entire Indonesian people as part of that movement,” he said.
Furthermore, Dedi reminded the entire community to help safeguard Jakarta. He stressed that Jakarta is a shared home. “We call on everyone to protect Jakarta, protect unity. We remind that Jakarta is a shared home. Differences in views, stances and choices must not become a reason to pit fellow citizens against one another. It is too great to be jeopardised by group interests. National unity is far more important than short-term interests,” he added.
The following is the statement of position issued by PW GP Al Washliyah DKI Jakarta:
Rejecting all forms of provocation in the name of the people if the narrative carried has the potential to divide national unity and integrity.
Affirming that the Pati United Community Alliance (AMPB), the United Indonesian People’s Alliance (ARIB) and the Indonesian People’s Care Alliance (ARPI) have no legitimacy to claim to represent the entire Indonesian people or nation.
We, PW GP Al Washliyah DKI Jakarta, want Jakarta to remain peaceful. We respect the public’s right to express aspirations, but the action must not turn into provocation, anarchic acts, or cause chaos in Jakarta.
We reject all forms of provocation and actions that could trigger chaos in Jakarta.
We want Jakarta to be a place for expressing aspirations peacefully, not an arena. If there are issues, let them be conveyed peacefully. No party should deliberately provoke the situation.
Inviting the Indonesian public to maintain unity, not to be easily provoked by unverified information, and to prioritise dialogue and constitutional mechanisms in resolving every issue.
Reject provocation. Reject confrontational actions. Protect unity. Protect peace in Jakarta.