Inaugurating Regional Heads in 2025, President Prabowo: As 'Servants of the People', We Must Defend and Protect the Interests of the People'

INDONESIA (JAKARTA), OMIKAMI-TV - A festive atmosphere enveloped the area from the National Monument (Monas) to the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, when the elected Regional Heads underwent a procession to the inauguration location by President Prabowo Subianto. Clad in official uniforms, they walked solemnly accompanied by music from the Gita Abdi Praja (GAP) drumband of the Institute of Domestic Government (IPDN).

The procession began from the Monas yard, where the Regional Heads gathered before walking to the Presidential Palace. The neat rows of Regional Leaders became a sight that attracted the attention of the public and invited guests who witnessed the historic moment.

Along the route to the Presidential Palace, the beat of drums and the blowing of trumpets from the GAP IPDN drumband added to the grandeur of the procession. Every now and then, the regional heads were seen waving to residents watching from a distance. This procession was not just a ceremony, but also a symbol of their commitment to carrying out the people's mandate.

Upon arrival at the central courtyard of the Presidential Palace, the Regional Heads immediately prepared to attend the inauguration ceremony which would be led directly by President Prabowo Subianto. This ceremony marked the beginning of a new term for them to carry out their duties in advancing their respective regions.

The procession which took place solemnly and full of enthusiasm became a symbol of new hope for development in various regions in Indonesia. Enthusiasm was seen on the faces of the Regional Heads who were ready to carry out the great responsibility in serving the community.

In his speech, the Head of State congratulated the inauguration of the Governors and Deputy Governors, Mayors and Deputy Mayors and Regents and Deputy Regents throughout Indonesia.

'I would like to congratulate you on the mandate given by the people of your respective regions, I would also like to congratulate you on being elected as Regional Heads of your respective regions," he said.

Furthermore, the Head of State said that this inauguration was a historic moment in the Republic of Indonesia by inaugurating 961 Regional Heads from 481 Regions.

"I think this is the first historic moment in our country. "We inaugurate 33 Governors, 33 Deputy Governors, 363 Regents, 362 Deputy Regents, 85 Mayors, 85 Deputy Mayors, with a total of 961 Regional Heads from 481 Regions inaugurated simultaneously at the Merdeka Palace by the Head of State," said the President.

He continued, "This also shows us all how great our nation is and also that our nation is so great, the fourth largest in terms of population in the world, that we have a living Democracy, a Democracy that works, a dynamic Democracy," explained the Head of State.

In his speech, the President emphasized to the elected and inaugurated Regional Heads that they were chosen by the people to become public servants and fight for the interests of the people to improve their lives.

"You have gone down to the people, you have asked for the people's trust and thank God you have succeeded in gaining the trust of your respective people. I would like to remind you on behalf of the State and Nation of Indonesia that you were elected, you are "Servants of the People", you are "Servants of the People", you must defend the interests of the people, you must protect the interests of our people, you must fight for the improvement of their lives... that is our duty... that is our duty," the Head of State reminded.

"Although we may come from different parties, from different religions, from different tribes, we have been born into the Great Family of the Archipelago, the Great Family of the Republic of Indonesia, the Great Family of Red and White, the Great Family of Bhineka Tunggal Ika, we are different but we are one," the President continued emphasizing.
The Head of State also invited all elected and inaugurated Regional Heads to serve the people by doing the best for the people.

"Let us serve our people, do the best for our people," concluded the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto closing his state speech, "Freedom...freedom...freedom."

The inauguration of the Regional Heads this time is not only an official momentum for the change of leadership in various regions, but also shows the spirit of togetherness in building a more advanced Indonesia.

(ABD/IR/TF/ALS) OMIKAMI TV