Pilkada More Than Just Electing Leaders

 


TOBA, kiprahkita.com - The Regent of Toba Regency Poltak Sitorus, delivered an important message during a gathering with the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) at the 'Stakeholder Socialization for the 2024 Election of Governors and Vice Governors, Regents and Vice Regents, Mayors and Vice Mayors in Toba Regency.' 

The event, organized by the Toba KPU, was held at Purnama Hotel, Balige, on Friday, July 19, 2024.

In his address, Poltak Sitorus emphasized that the regional elections (Pilkada) are not merely about choosing leaders, but also serve as a critical moment to enhance public participation in determining the future direction of regional development. 

Through this socialization event, Poltak Sitorus urged all parties involved to understand their roles and responsibilities and to collaborate to ensure a fair, honest, and transparent election process. 

He called on all elements of society, including election organizers, security personnel, political parties, and the general public, to maintain a peaceful and secure environment throughout the election process. 

"Let us create a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere, enabling the public to exercise their voting rights freely without pressure," he stated.

He also reminded everyone to uphold integrity and professionalism at every stage of the election to ensure that the leaders emerging from the Pilkada truly reflect the people's choice. 

"Every step we take must be based on law and regulations, so we can achieve a quality election that produces leaders genuinely desired by the people," he concluded.

Meanwhile, the Chair of the Toba KPU, Sugar Fernando Sibarani, in his speech, stated that the socialization aimed to convey the requirements for candidacy and other detailed matters regarding the regional elections. (mctoba)

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