Jokowi Invites 6 Chairmans Of Coalition Political Parties To The Palace Tonight, But 1 Party Is Not Invited

PPP DPP chairman Achmad Baidowi (Nailin In Saroh-VOI)

JAKARTA - The United Development Party (PPP) confirmed President Joko Widodo's invitation (Jokowi) to the general chairman of the political party (parpol) supporting the government to meet at the Merdeka Palace, Central Jakarta, Tuesday, May 2, tonight. PPP chairman Achmad Baidowi or Awiek said that his party was reported that there were 6 political party chairmen who received an invitation from President Jokowi. He also ensured that Plt General Chairperson of PPP Mardiono would attend the palace tonight. "The information is that there are 6 political party chairmen who received the invitation. Mr. Mardiono was present," said Awiek when confirmed, Tuesday, May 2. Awiek admitted that he did not know which political party chairman did not receive an invitation from Jokowi. Because it is known, there are 7 political parties supporting President Jokowi's government and Vice President Ma'ruf Amin for the 2019-2024 period, PDIP, Golkar, Gerindra, PKB, NasDem, PAN and PPP. "Well, if 6 political parties get the invitation, it means that there is 1 coalition political party that does not receive an invitation," said Awiek. Previously, on Wednesday 26 April Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Zulkifli Hasan said President Joko Widodo plans to invite the leaders of coalition political parties supporting the government for friendship.

"Hopefully later we will find the right time, Mr (President Jokowi) will invite party general chairmen for friendship," said Zulhas, Zulkifli Hasan's nickname, after meeting with President Jokowi at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Wednesday, April 26. Zulhas said there could be discussions on the discourse of a major coalition in a meeting between political party leaders and President Jokowi.