Jokowi Talks About Kaesang In The Depok Regional Head Election: Parents' Duties Are Breastfeeding And Praying

President Joko Widodo gave information after opening the 2023 Government Internal Supervision Coordination Meeting in Jakata, Wednesday (14/6/2023). (ANTARA/Indra Arief Pribadi)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has fully handed over to his son, Kaesang Pangarep, if he wants to contest the Depok Regional Head Election (Pilkada), West Java, in 2024.

"I'm used to it, I'm used to it, I'm used to it when my child is married, I have a child who is married, that's their responsibility," said Jokowi at the BPKP sub-district head, Jakarta, as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, June 14.

When asked whether Jokowi would give his blessing if Kaesang ran for the Depok Pilkada, Jokowi answered that his duties as a parent were to approve and pray. However, Jokowi asked to ask directly to Kaesang.

"It's his job for parents to approve and pray," he said.

Jokowi said he would give advice if Kaesang asked him. However, if he is not asked for advice, he admits that he will fully hand it over to his youngest son.

"If I was asked, I would definitely give advice, but if I wasn't asked I definitely wouldn't give advice. Ask Kaesang directly," said Jokowi.

Jokowi did not explain further whether Kaesang should run for the 2024 Depok Mayor Election through the PDI-P considering that Jokowi was a party cadre bearing the white bull symbol.

Kaesang Pangarep is predicted to run as a candidate for Mayor of Depok in the 2024 Pilkada. In a short video, Kaesang stated that he was ready to run as "first Depok". However, he did not explain what the statement meant.

Kaesang said he had received the blessing of the family to run as the first Depok.

"I am Kaesang Pangarep. I have received permission and blessing from my family. God willing, I am ready to attend to be the first Depok. Please support it, be independent," he said.