“A Note from Ahok” by Basuki Tjahaja Purnama for Metro TV talkshow Mata Najwa and host Nana
Indonesian Police Mobile Brigade Headquarters Prison, August 16, 2017
I was one of the people always being invited onto Metro TV’s talk show Mata Najwa. (Showing off a bit here 🙂 )
It’s clear there were a lot of supporters both for and against me appearing on the show. Why? Because Najwa was going to ask the hard questions, was going to fish, and box me in, at a time when the viewers suspected me of or thought I looked like I was guilty or lying.
I think the host of the show Nana is a professional person and doesn’t try to win the argument all the time, or give the impression of cornering you. Nana only wants her viewers to get the truth from insightful questions, of course with that classic Najwa gaze. I’m grateful because the Mata Najwa show let me appear just as I am, and definitely to say it like it is. There was only one key to facing her questions, and that Mata Najwa stare. I had to answer according to what was in my heart and conscience. My mouth and brain had to connect. By doing that, Nana and the viewers were going to accept all my answers. I pray that Nana is successful and full of joy wherever she serves. The Lord bless you, Nana.
Signed BTP
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