President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Friday, August 16, 2024, apologized to Indonesian people for their disappointment towards him and every dream that has not been realized during his tenure as president as he delivered his State of the Nation Address for the 79th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence.
The president said that 10 years is not a long period to solve all problems of the nation, while suggesting that he is fully aware that as a person with all flaws and limitation, as well as a human being that is far from perfect, it is possible that sometimes he overlook things.
He cited that he may commit mistakes in some of the measures he has taken and it is very possible that he has committed a lot of mistakes.
“To that end, at the conclusion of my administration, let me express my sincere thoughts to you, My Fellow Citizens, to all Indonesian people. Prof. KH Ma’ruf Amin and I would like to extend our apology. Apology for anyone who feels disappointed, for every hope that has not been materialized, for every dream that has not been realized. Once again let us extend our apology. This is the best that we could do for the people of Indonesia, for the state and the Indonesian nation,” the president said.
He admitted that the achievement that Indonesia makes today is not complete yet. Some achievement may not be as satisfactory as what the people hope for. However, he is convinced and believe that with unity and cooperation, with continuity that Indonesia could maintain, the country, as a sovereign and a strong nation will make a leap of progress and achieve the 2045 Golden Indonesia vision.
“Lastly, to President-elect, General (ret.) Prabowo Subianto, next year In shaa Allah (God willing), you will deliver the State of the Nation Address. On October 20, 2024, allow me to pass the leadership baton to you. Allow me also to share with you the hopes and dreams of all Indonesian people from Sabang to Merauke, from Miangas to the Island of Rote, from the peripheries, from the outermost regions, from rural and urban areas to you. May Allah Subhanahu wata’ala, God Almighty, continue to grace us with His guidance and ease for the nation of Indonesia under your leadership in the next tenure,” Jokowi concluded.
