According to Ganjar, Jokowi's statement can be assessed by the public and will also be a negative note in history. Because there are political, moral, and ethical aspects that must be maintained in democracy. "It will be noted in their respective histories, people change because of something, and then people can judge, it's okay," said Ganjar.

"What we will give to our children and grandchildren regarding political education today. If our elites cannot set an example, cannot educate, then what happens is arbitrary," said Ganjar. "If it becomes arbitrary, there is only one law that applies, Machiavelli. All means will be used," he added.

The term Machiavelli is taken from the name of an Italian diplomat and politician who was also a philosopher. He was highly respected in Europe during the Renaissance. Then, the name Machiavelli later became associated with something negative because it justifies any means to achieve goals. People who engage in such actions are called Machiavellians.

Ganjar admitted that he and Mahfud MD still have a moral responsibility to provide political education to the younger generation. That is what prompted Mahfud MD to decide to resign from the position of Menkopolhukam to avoid a conflict of interest.

Former Central Java Governor reminded, every public official is responsible for maintaining neutrality and not justifying any means. Including claiming government programs as the success of the institution or individual in order to win the elections.

"Yes, there is a claim, this is from us, when providing assistance. Don't forget to say thank you tomorrow, there, this is from us, you know the diction," said Ganjar. "That's why I said earlier that if everyone is free to do as they please, what will happen is Machiavelli, rules are just rules and people will definitely be able to defy them, and we will be laughed at by the people," he added."