Money Politics is still a Challenge in Regional Elections

Money Politics is still a Challenge in Regional Elections

Deputy Director of Batam Polytechnic, Zainuddin (second from left) with Unrika Faculty of Social and Political Sciences Lecturer, Rahmayandi Mulda (second from right) while attending the Batam Pos Podcast at the Four Point Hotel, Thursday (7/3). F. Yulitavia

batampos – Money politics ormoney politics is still a challenge for participants in the regional head elections (Pilkada) which will be held next November. Lecturer at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of the Riau Islands (Unrika), Rahmayandi Mulda S.IP, M.I.P said that reflecting on the results of this election, there was a shift that had occurred. Money politics is the most effective vehicle for gaining power.

“Even though it was not openly revealed to the public. "However, this happened, and the community has no problem, and there is also an element of omission, even though they know it violates the rules of this democratic party," he said when appearing on the Batam Pos Podcast, Thursday (7/3).

The reality that was discovered after the election took place was that it turned out that figures who had already acted and were incumbents had dropped out with new entrants.

“This is the current condition of society. How minimal is political education? This must be faced. "A common task, especially for those who will participate in the regional elections next November," he said.

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According to him, the challenge ahead is how to steady your heart so you can avoid the practice of money politics. Political party participants must have a commitment to fight this.

Because money politics can be the seed for the birth of acts of corruption in the future. Due to the many political costs, changes were made when he took office.

“This is what must be prevented. "What will happen to the golden generation in the future, if they get used to things that violate this," he said.

Deputy Director of Batam Polytechnic, Zainuddin said the same thing, according to him there has been a shift, of course incumbents must be aware of what they have to evaluate.

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It cannot be denied that money politics plays a role in the 2024 elections, and it must be admitted that this feels more massive than in 2019.

"We say we are very vocal about this money politics. We must increase political education to the public. "Today's winners are a reflection of our society today," he explained.

He hopes that in the next regional elections, participants will be able to take part in the democratic party according to the rules. Do not take advantage of position, money politics to gain power.

“If it's good then show it. Convey a vision and mission that is considered good. So this will provide more value and value to voters. "Strongly reject money politics in order to create good and conducive regional elections," explained Zainudin. (*)

Reporter : YULITAVIA