Trending Media Coverage and Social Media Conversation
The recent decision by the Constitutional Court regarding the outcome of the 2024 Presidential and Vice Presidential Election has been making waves across various media platforms. The General Election Commission (KPU) announced Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as the winners of the Presidential Election on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. This decision came after the rejection of complaints from candidate pair 01 Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar and candidate pair 03 Ganjar Pranowo-Mahfud MD.
According to Nicko Mardiansyah, the Manager of News Data Analytics at Binokular, the coverage of the election dispute peaked on April 22, 2024, during the reading of the Constitutional Court’s decision. Key issues highlighted in the media include the rejection of complaints from Anies-Muhaimin and Ganjar-Mahfud, amicus curiae submissions from various parties, congratulations to Prabowo-Gibran, pre and post-decision demonstrations, and the Democratic Party of Indonesia’s (PDIP) plan to file a lawsuit at the Administrative Court. Similar trends were observed on social media, with netizens expressing their opinions predominantly on platforms like YouTube and Twitter.
Analysis of Social Media Conversations
Danu Setio Wihananto, the Manager of Social Media Data Analytics at Binokular, noted that positive responses from netizens generally had lower interaction levels compared to negative content regarding the Constitutional Court’s decision. Despite this, the positive responses appreciated the fairness of the court’s ruling and the upholding of constitutional principles. On the other hand, negative responses mainly stemmed from disappointed netizens who raised concerns about nepotism and alleged interference in the court’s decision.
Projected Issues and Opinion Leaders
The escalating media coverage and social media conversations serve as indicators for anticipated issues that are likely to persist. These issues include dissenting opinions from three judges, congratulatory messages for Prabowo-Gibran, mass demonstrations, calls for reconciliation, and the transition process to a new government. Social Network Analysis (SNA) revealed that the cluster of negative conversations was dominated by influencer accounts such as Msaid Didu, Mohmahfudmd, and Geloraco. Conversely, the cluster of pro arguments originated from accounts supporting Prabowo, the Gerindra Party, and Yusril Ihza Mahendra.
The decision by the Constitutional Court regarding the 2024 Presidential and Vice Presidential Election has stirred significant discussions in both traditional and social media. Various viewpoints and opinions have emerged, shaping the public discourse. The projected issues indicate that debates will continue while support and opposition to the court’s decision remain central. As participants in the democratic process, it is crucial for all parties to respect the legal proceedings and draw lessons to improve future electoral processes.
