TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Block G Tanah Abang vendors have different opinions regarding Jokowi's presidency bid. Ahmad, 27, a jacket trader in Block G said Jokowi has made the right decision.
"So that he can bring changes not only to Jakarta," said Ahmad on Monday. According to Ahmad, Jokowi is able to make many changes in the society. He said the vendor relocation to Block G is a breakthrough. "Whether vendors have many customers or not, that’s their fortune," he said.
He said Jokowi has at least left a legacy in the form of escalators in the market. According to Tempo's observation, the escalators are still in construction process.
Another vendor, Subendi, said he is disappointed by Jokowi's decision. "Tanah Abang has not finished yet, but he already left it," he said.
Subendi is worried that everything will start from scratch if Jokowi is later replaced by Deputy Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama as both leaders have different style of leadership. He then requested Jokowi to focus first on problems in Jakarta especially Block G to prevent it from being just a temporary program.
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