Analysis of Divided Government Phenomena Post 2018 Governor Election in West Kalimantan

This study aims to analyze and find out and explain the symptoms
of a divided government after the 2018 West Kalimantan governor
election, the impact on government administration and the split
government leadership model. The theoretical framework of this
research is made in stages starting from the grand theory:
Government Science and the Concept of Good Governance,
middle-range theory: Conflict Theory, Cultural Concepts,
Government Decentralization, Democratic Political System,
Applied Theory: Leadership Theory (Nanus (1992: 136-141),
Model Theory. This research uses qualitative methods, with data
collection techniques through interviews, observations and
documentation studies. The study results indicate that the direct
election of the Governor and deputy governor of West Kalimantan
Province will strengthen the decentralization system, which will
have positive impacts; The first is the development of democratic
life, including accountability to the people directly. Second, The
legitimacy of the regional head from the people is getting higher.
Namely, the principle of state sovereignty in the hands of the
people is realized. Third, the support and participation of the
people towards Government, development and social society are
getting higher. However, it also has negative impacts, including,
first, leaving a residue of conflict between supporters in the
structure of society. Second, there is a pattern of a split
government system that allows for disruption of government
effectiveness. Third, implementation costs are not small, thus
opening up opportunities for the Governor and Deputy Governor
of West Kalimantan Province for corruption, collusion and
nepotism. In the condition that the divided government pattern will
minimize the negative impact on the wheels of Government which
is less/ineffective, the Governor and Deputy Governor of West
Kalimantan Province must build political support with the DPRD.