TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Presidential candidate from the National Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, said that there are parties specifically tasked with finding and pointing out his mistakes. "Because they could not find my mistake, they came up with a lie," Jokowi said.
Jokowi said that he has clarified all lies that intended to defame him, such as the issue on his parents' identity, religion, and other racial and religious-related reportings. Despite his continuous efforts to clear his name, the lies continue, particularly concerning his presidential policy. "[including] a lie that says Jokowi-JK are to erase teacher's certification and rice for the poor," he said.
"In the end, we have to clarify such matter with a public dialogue," he said. However, Jokowi claimed that his legal team has filed a report on the perpetrators.
REZA ADITYA