REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Secretary General of the Muhammadiyah Central Youth Directorate (Sekjen PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah) Najih Prasetyo encouraged the entire young generation to take advantage of the momentum of the 2024 elections to maximize the role of young people in the country. political arena.
“We must welcome the coming political momentum by maximizing the role of the younger generation in national politics,” he said in a written statement on Sunday (8/10).
Najih notes that at present, the political debate in Indonesia is still charged and noisy with less productive topics. One of them is linked to the phenomena political dynasty which is developing in the country. According to him, many people still misunderstand the practice of political dynasties.
“Amid our political culture which is not mature enough, many people like to simplify the meaning of “political dynasty”. Some even use the phrase “political dynasty” simply to attack someone’s personal character. democracy and politics,” he said. Najih.
Najih also revealed a number of global facts in several developed countries that are not so vocal on the issue of political dynasties. He explained that in many developed countries, the practice of political dynasties is normal. In fact, countries like America also experience the phenomenon of political dynasties.
“This can be seen, for example, in the political practices of the Bush, Clinton and Kennedy families. The most recent and quite phenomenal is the emergence of Jason Tredeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Tredeau has succeeded in showing himself to be a representative of the younger generation with his various breakthroughs in formulating regulations compatible with the current situation. “For your information, Juson Trudeau is the eldest son of Pierre Tredau, a former Canadian Prime Minister who served in the 70s and 80s. Jason’s elite political background does not mean that he is isolated and marginalized on the Canadian political scene,” he explained.
Reflecting on this global phenomenon, according to Najih, the Indonesian people need to see opportunities for the emergence of a younger generation, rather than being busy with the hustle and bustle of swimmers.
“In my opinion, rather than worrying about building personal feelings towards the political figures that are emerging, it would be better for us to seize the opportunity. The opportunity to overthrow the practice of gerontocracy ( government by the elders), and then to encourage the younger generation to lead this nation,” he said.
He added that in the next elections, more than 50 percent of voters will belong to the younger generation. This opportunity must be maximized to regenerate political parties and systems. The younger generation must seem to fill Indonesian democracy with their ideas and monumental works. Of course, while remaining oriented towards the applicable regulations and constitution.
“We must avoid personal feelings and defamation of someone. At the same time, as Indonesia’s young generation, we must prove the quality of the young generation by presenting rational, intelligent political practices and solutions for the better of the nation,” he said.
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