Why do residents of Jakarta, especially small people and millennials and middle class people idolize Anies’ leadership style because of his down-to-earth, informal character, serious listener, focused and always offers the right solutions to various problems in his area of responsibility.
He always aspires to be a useful person and brings benefits to the environment around him.
Therefore, many residents outside Jakarta also monitore Anies’ performance while leading Jakarta. They hoped that Anies would soon lead Indonesia so that his goodness and benefits would spread throughout the archipelago.
GOVERNOR of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, admitts that he has fulfilled his campaign promise to the residents of Guji Baru Village, Duri Kepa, West Jakarta. Anies says he is visiting the village to see the results of the arrangement more closely, as he reported through his Instagram account.
Through the video he uploaded, recorded on Friday, January 7, when he was visiting there, It can be seen from the posted video posted, the residents of Guji Village responded positively to welcome him.
Anies, who wore a gray koko shirt, a black cap and a black scarf with a typical Jakarta motif draped around his neck, greeted the residents of Guji Village one by one. It was also seen that residents took photos with Anies.
Then Anies approached an elderly woman from Guji Village who used a wheelchair who was sick, Anies also talked with her.
“Twice a month, check it out? asked Anies in a video posted on his personal Instagram quoted by KBA News in Jakarta, Saturday, January 15, 2022.”Yes,” answered an elderly mother.
“Let her health be maintained,” continued Anies.
Then, the children of Kampung Guji greeted the Governor of DKI Jakarta. Anies prayed to one of the boys to become a great person.
“God willing, you will become a great person,” said Anies, holding the boy’s shoulder.
“Yes,” said the boy.
The former minister of education and culture also asked local residents to maintain health. Residents looked busy asking for photo sessions with Anies. It looks like residents’ cellphones are already saturated with pictures taken with Anies.
“Are you healthy?” he asks.
When Anies continued his journey he returned to meet elderly parents. They shook hands. Anies asked whether the elderly had been vaccinated or not.
“Mother is fine. Have you been vaccinated yet?” asked Anies.
“Twice,” she answered quietly.
“Alhamdulillah, God willing, it’s safe. Stay healthy. I say goodbye, ma’am, good bye,”said Anies.
“Yes sir, yes,” she replied.
Seeing the uploaded video of the visit, netizens gave a positive response to what Anies had done, he always fulfilled his promises five years ago. Many residents outside Jakarta are happy with Anies’ performance while leading Jakarta. They hope that Anies will soon lead Indonesia.
The activities carried out sequentially by Anies seem to be inspired by the motto: Vini, Vidi, Vici, or: I come, I see, I win.
This popular phrase is always associated with Julius Caesar who used the phrase in a letter to the Roman Senate circa 47 BC after he won a quick victory in his brief war against Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela.
Since Caesar’s time, the phrase has been used in a military context. King Jan III of Poland alluded to it after the 17th-century Battle of Vienna. It is also not wrong if people translate it into: We come, we see, and God conquers.
Vini, vidi, vici might in Anies’ context mean “I came [with news and promises]; I saw [to learn what kind of conditions you are facing]; I conquered [the problems you face] with the right solution.
In fact this phrase is used to refer to a quick and convincing victory.
Anies probably understands the living conditions of the people who are burdened with economic problems and simple living conditions, far from being affluent in very poor conditions.
It is not enough to just listen, so Anies comes (vini) and had a direct dialogue with the residents to listen about the specific problems they are facing. Anies listens and records it [vidi]. Then he goes home and starts to think about what the right solution is to solve the problems of his citizens.
Before it is too long, he manages to find out what the problem is, and finds the best solution. He arranges programs, prepares human resources, and experts and technicians to implement his well-thought-out and well-defined solutions.
Within the planned time and cost, the project in the specific program was completed on time. [vici!]Finally, he was present in front of the residents to convey the good news and concrete solutions to the problems.
The impact: residents are happy to get land certificates, building permits (IMB) to build houses of worship, flood management, job creation, social assistance, affordable food prices, basic needs such as water and electricity, healthy sanitation conditions, and finally a comfortable atmosphere and gather with friends and family at leisure. Indeed, the complaints of the small people are not far from the problems around it.
Anies also listened to the middle class. Anies told them the solutions to their complaints: health protected, democracy improved, pollution reduced, traffic jams broken down, the city transportation system set up to save time and money, hundreds of kilometers of bicycle lanes, wide, safe and beautiful pedestrian paths provided, eco urban parks in an environmentally friendly concept, green places where residents’ activities constructed, city security increased, mobility facilities for disabled and disabled people provided, ANS pensioners freed from housing tax, free school cars provided, magnificent stadiums built, and the list goes on.
This list is endless, because Anies has promised to continue working until he ends his term in October 2022.
It is fun to see and hear directly about Anies’ activities when he meets his residents. Of course it is in an informal setting in simple language. It can’t be hidden, Anies’ body language looks very comfortable and he enjoys this activity.
“How are you Sir?” asked Anies.
“Keep healthy, Bapak, I’m originally from Jember. But I am very impressed with you, your example, your spacious heart. I love you sir. I hope you become President in 2024. Amen, “said a gentleman, DG Permana.
On another occasion, Anies repeats the same dialogue with another gentleman.
“I’m Balinese, but I often go to Jakarta. Many good things have happened since being led by Mr. Anies. The concept of “collaboration” is really cool. Indonesia needs a cool concept like Pak Anies’ work,” said @Moka.
“Always in good health, Mr. Governor. I am an NTB community who really admires your high education background, I hope you will become president,” said @Bayu Gattra Channel.
“I am a small villager far from the capital city of Jakarta: it is my pleasure to see you as leader, my brother is far away in Jakarta. May your leader istiqomah to be with you in welcoming the day and your good heart,” said @Diloch0339 to the citizens of Jakarta.
“I am proud of Mr. Anies Baswedan, since Mr. Anies has is leadership, Jakarta is more modern, clean and well-organized. Greetings from immigrants from Banyumas, Central Java, Sir. I hope you will run smoothly as President,” said @usman jaya chanel.
Meanwhile, one netizen admits that this is the first time to recognize what someone says during a campaign actually fulfills his promises.
“As long as I know politics, know parties, know officials, know what is meant by power, the point is that I know that I am just an ordinary person. Only then did I really see that there was a leader who was always focused on fulfilling his promises that he had expressed during the campaign period. May Allah always make things easier for Mr. Anies Baswedan,” said @Ali Syahroni.
In dialogues and activities like this, Anies illustrates his sincerity, and great empathy, his desire to lighten the burden of anyone who comes with the problems they face.
In his style of informality, Abies is not imposing his look that he is grandson of a national hero, the founder of the country who is highly educated, and usually makes speeches at various international forums and meets with world figures at ease.
For the ordinary people, he is still an Anies Baswedan who is calm and humble, intelligent and has extensive experience and likes to help anyone who comes to see him.
Therefore, it is not surprising for the Indonesian people everywhere to sincerely pray that Anies Baswedan gets the mandate to carry out far more strategic and bigger tasks soon in 2024.
Article written from various sources by: Haz Pohan
Editor-in-Chief Daily News Indonesia
