TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo's personal touch in approaching protesters, namely a "lobby lunch", was praised by the Chief of People's Conscience Party (Hanura)-Prosperous Peace Party faction in the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) Fahmi Zulfikar.
"I must admit that Jokowi's steps is brilliant. He really is an expert in this kind of thing," Fahmi said on Monday, September 30, 2013. According to Fahmi, Jokowi's step in inviting the protesters to have lunch together with the Governor made them feel appreciated.
However, Fahmi said that this kind of approachment cannot be implemented in every working program. For example, to fix Jakarta's bureaucracy, giving a shock therapy, such as a sudden inspection, is more effective.
Secretary of the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra), Andika, said that Jokowi's approachment is what every governor must do and it is also a part of political contract with people. "Leaders must gather aspirations starting from the bottom," he said.
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