Potensinews.id, JAKARTA – The Constitutional Court (MK) granted the lawsuit regarding the minimum age limit for presidential and vice presidential candidates.
This decision of MK allows someone who is under 40 years old to run for president or vice president.
As long as they are experienced as regional heads or in other positions that were elected through general elections.
One figure who is immediately got attention after the Constitutional Court’s decision was Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Gibran, who is the son of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, previously did not meet the minimum age requirement to become vice presidential candidate.
However, in the fourth of seven lawsuits filed by a student named Almas Tsaqibbirru in case Number 90/PUU-XXI/2023. The Constitutional Court granted some parts
The Petitioner wants the Constitutional Court to change the minimum age limit for presidential and vice-presidential candidates to 40 years or have EXPERIENCE as a REGIONAL HEAD, both at the provincial and district/city levels.
Gibran has the opportunity to run as vice presidential candidate in the 2024 elections alongside Prabowo Subianto
This decision sparked protests from various groups of society. There are many comments circulated on social media responding to this decision which were considered as not an objective decision.
Due to the results of the Constitutional Court’s decision are considered as an influence on the familial relationship between the President, the Constitutional Court and the President’s son who is predicted to be a candidate for Vice President in the 2024 Election.
The following are summaries of funny satirical sentences that are currently trending from Indonesian netizens :
“Thank you Uncle
“Family Court Yes
“The President’s sister-in-law
“Treasures-Throne-MK” “The Judge Is Also Confused”
“Can Run for Presidential Election”. (Virgo)
