PSI Electability at 4.1 Percent, Ahmad Ali: Too Small, Our Target Is a Big Win

The latest survey results from Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC), which place the electability of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) at 4.1 percent, have drawn public attention. The figure marks PSI’s position as one that is beginning to be taken into account in the national political competition map.

However, for PSI Central Executive Board Daily Chair Ahmad Ali, that achievement is not yet enough to celebrate. When asked for his response to the survey results, Ahmad Ali assessed that the 4.1 percent figure is still far from the target his party wants to achieve.

“Looking at the 4.1 percent figure, of course we are grateful because there has been growth in public trust in PSI. But for us, that is still too small. Our target is a big win. Therefore, the party’s work must not stop at survey results,” said Ahmad Ali.

According to him, the current national political dynamics are moving in a different direction compared to several years ago. Voters are becoming more rational in determining their political choices. The figure factor remains important, but the public is beginning to pay greater attention to a party’s capacity to deliver solutions to everyday problems.

Ahmad Ali sees this condition as both an opportunity and a challenge for PSI. On one hand, room for growth remains wide open. On the other hand, every party is required to be able to build real closeness with the public.

“Today’s political landscape is very competitive. The public has many choices. Therefore, our task is to ensure PSI is present and working among the people. Support does not come because of slogans, but because of trust built through consistent work,” he said.

He stressed that survey results must be read as an evaluation instrument, not a final measure of political strength. Ahmad Ali reminded that many parties experience electability fluctuations because they feel too secure too quickly when survey numbers begin to show a positive trend.

“Surveys provide a picture of our position today. But elections are determined by long-term work. What we are doing now is strengthening the party structure, expanding cadre consolidation, and ensuring PSI’s agenda can be felt directly by the public,” he said.