A week after he is no longer President of the Republic of Indonesia, what are Jokowi's activities besides Soto and Satay snacks?

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – It has been a week since the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo or Jokowi retired after his inauguration Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as President and Vice President for the period 2024-2029 on Sunday, October 20, 2024. During his retirement period, Jokowi said he would sleep on the first day after serving as head of state.

So what were Jokowi's activities this week after this didn't happen? President of the Republic of Indonesia?

Seconds Jokowi returned home and arrived in Solo

Jokowi immediately returned to Solo, Central Java, after attending the swearing-in of the President and Vice President at Parliament in Senayan, Central Jakarta, as well as a farewell ceremony at the State Palace. Jokowi and Iriana Jokowi left for Halim Perdanakusuma to return to Solo on a plane belonging to the Indonesian Air Force.

Jokowi, who was accompanied by Indonesian Police Chief (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit and TNI Commander General Agus Subianto on his return trip, landed at Adi Soemarmo Airport, Boyolali Regency around 16:00 WIB. However, even though the distance between his residence in Sumber, Banjarsari District, Solo, and the airport is only 20 minutes, it took Jokowi 3 hours 25 minutes to arrive home.

Naturally, during their journey, they were greeted by thousands of locals lined up along Jalan Adi Sucipto. Residents, from children to adults, were even willing to wait on average more than two hours until Jokowi's entourage finally walked past them. The residents who welcomed Jokowi apparently did not only come from Solo and its surrounding areas, some even came from Kendal and Madiun in East Java.

During the ride, Jokowi and Iriana, who were riding in a Maung car manufactured by PT Pindad, greeted thousands of residents who welcomed them into their homes. Jokowi also distributed t-shirts to residents. Jokowi's convoy finally arrived at his residence around 7:25 p.m. WIB. Jokowi immediately entered the house accompanied by Listyo Sigit and Agus Subianto.

Not only that, Jokowi also summoned his Quran teacher KH Abdul Karim (Gus Karim) and Solo City NU figure Kiai Ali Pono, or Mbah Lepo. Abdul Karim spoke of the extraordinary welcome from residents upon their return to Jokowi's home. According to him, Jokowi has not changed in the past.

“No special message, just a greeting. “And he met his guests at his house,” said Abdul Karim when interviewed by journalists after meeting Jokowi. “The response from the community has been overwhelming. Tens of thousands of people welcomed him. Jokowi hasn't changed since.

At around 20:55 WIB, a number of volunteer guests and a number of regional head candidates were seen leaving Jokowi's residence, including the candidates for governor and vice governor of Central Java Number 2, Ahmad Luthfi and Taj Yasin Maimoen, candidate for the post of deputy governor of the East. Java, Emil Dardak, including the couple candidates for mayor and deputy mayor of Solo, Respati Ardi and Astrid Widayani.

Jokowi admits he will sleep on the first day after not being president

Jokowi revealed his activities from the first day after he was no longer head of state. The 7th two-term President of the Republic of Indonesia admitted that he would sleep and rest for two days at his residence in Sumber. Jokowi said he had worked hard for 10 years, so from his first day as an ordinary person, he wanted to rest.

“I already said I want to sleep. We have been working hard for the country for 10 years. “It's a full service for a day or two of sleep,” Jokowi said last Sunday, upon his arrival in Solo.

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After taking a break, the former mayor of Solo also plans to reunite with old friends and relatives. “Meet the brothers first. Friends. There are many agendas,” he explained when met by the media team. Jokowi said he was quite surprised to see tens of thousands of residents crowded along the route between Adi Soemarmo airport and his residence.

“Because usually, from the airport to home, it doesn't take more than 15 minutes. This lasted over 3.5 hours. “I would like to express my thanks for all the welcome and support the community has given me,” he said.

Jokowi's culinary delights on the second day after the retreatn

After admitting that they would sleep and rest on the first day of their retreat, Jokowi and his wife Iriana were caught eating satay and processed goat meat on the second day of their retreat, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 The former RI 1 and his wife looked relaxed and I enjoyed tasting satay at a stall in the Sukoharjo area of ​​Central Java.

It is known that the stall visited by Jokowi turned out to be a place to eat Sate Pakdi located on Jalan Slamet Riyadi, Kartasura District, Sukoharjo Regency, Central Java. Jokowi appeared to be wearing a plain white shirt. Meanwhile, Iriana wore a cream-colored patterned shirt. Jokowi shared this moment on Instagram.

RW President to invite Jokowi to regular meetings with residents

RW leader in Jokowi's residence, Ariyanto Rinto Suryono (58), revealed that his party plans to invite Jokowi to return to regular meetings with residents. However, according to Ariyanto, his party did not receive information about Jokowi's agenda after he retired while in Solo.

“Yesterday, the information came from Mr. RT after his return home. RT and RW meeting plans will receive an invitation. I’m starting to get invited,” he explained on Monday October 21, 2024.

Ariyanto believes that Jokowi can mix with society like before before becoming mayor of Solo. Including the exercise of their obligations as a member of society such as the security post.

HENDRIK KHOIRUL MUHID | SEPTIA RYANTHIE

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