I’m sorry that Najwa Shihab interviewed Terawan Empty chair, observer: positive image falling and damaged

TRIBUNNEWS.COM – Public policy advocate and observer Azas Tigor Nainggolan regretted Najwa Shihab’s action when interviewing the vacant post of Health Minister (Menkes) Terawan Agus Putranto.

According to him, what Najwa did really damaged the positive image that was already embedded.

“I’m sorry for what Najwa did in the interview with the empty chair, this method actually tarnished and damaged the positive image of the program Mata Najwa and Najwa Shihab personally as a journalist, “Tigor told Tribunnews on Friday (2/10/2020).

According to Tigor, it is normal for public officials to refuse to attend the talk show invitation.

Especially if potential sources feel insecure and uncomfortable.

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As a social activist, advocate, and public policy observer, Tigor admits that he has a lot of experience in being invited as a resource by the electronic media.

“As a resource person, I don’t always honor interview invitations, like when times don’t coincide or when they collide with other events,” Tigor said.

Tigor also said that the denial could be made because there were indications that the interview had a specific purpose.

“There was also a refusal that I did because I was a suspect, I received information and complaints or indications that the interview only used me to bring down other people or wanted to pressure me as a person or as an activist,” he said.

According to Tigor, additional directions or information are readily available in various media and can be used by potential sources when making decisions.