Jokowi‘s Humble Journey: From Presidential Perks to Budget Airlines!
Sit tight and brace yourself, folks, because President Joko Widodo, or as we affectionately call him, Jokowi, is planning quite a comedown after his presidency. After years of ruling a nation, he plans to hop on a commercial flight and head back home to Surakarta in Central Java. Yes, you heard it—Jokowi is trading in his presidential privileges for a seat next to Auntie Megawati. The irony is practically dripping off that statement.
In a dazzling display of self-restraint, Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi confirmed this delightful tidbit on Wednesday. He texted, “It’s right. (He will be) Taking a commercial plane from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base,” because obviously, that’s what we want to know—what kind of plane will the former president take? Will he get pretzels or peanuts? The burning questions keep coming!
Flight Info: Grab Your Tickets, Folks!
So, mark your calendars: Jokowi is set to take off from Halim Airport in East Jakarta at 3 p.m. WIB on October 20, 2024. And because we are all so deeply interested in the specific commercial airline he’ll choose, Minister Setiadi provided this thrilling insight: “Citilink or Garuda.” If you’re not on the edge of your seat, check your pulse! I can feel the excitement building already.
Now, let’s take a moment to consider this: a president who zooms off to a commercial flight right after handing over the reins to President-elect Prabowo Subianto. It’s like finishing a gourmet meal at a fancy restaurant and then heading to your local kebab shop for a late-night snack. Sure, it’s all perfectly reasonable, but also wonderfully absurd.
The Aftermath: Security Detail Galore
And even after he retires—because heaven forbid we let him out of the government’s watchful gaze—he’ll still have an entourage of Presidential Security Force (Paspampres) officers trailing behind like loyal golden retrievers. It’s like the presidency never really ends; it just transforms into a glorified airport security detail. Nothing says ‘Ex-President’ like a bunch of heavily armed bodyguards keeping tabs while you struggle to find a charger at the terminal.
A Glimpse into the Future
To think he will be landing in Solo with such fanfare, wishing his new home was more than just a government-provided residence. Meanwhile, the rest of us mere mortals are wrangling with cheap rent while dreaming of a government-subsidized palace of our own. Thank you, Jokowi, for shining a light on the greater quest for post-presidential real estate—it’s the stuff of dreams… or reality TV.
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Jokowi isn’t just embracing the hallowed halls of civility; he popped by some of his alma mater schools, leaving a gentle reminder of his influence behind. But I digress—he’s rehearsing to play ‘Mr. Ordinary’ when he could just easily keep driving around in a state-of-the-art electric golf cart. The clerks will probably roll up the red carpet for him in Solo—cue the dramatic entry music!
So, there you have it, folks. Wrapping up a presidency is one thing, but flying commercial afterward? That’s a plot twist fit for a movie. One can only wish him luck as he switches from being the man behind the desk to just another soul waiting in line at Gate 27!
Stay tuned for more updates as we follow Jokowi on his grand adventure—not the end, but a hilarious new beginning!