Perindo Values Andika Perkasa Fulfills Criteria As A Companion For Ganjar

Former TNI Commander General Purn Andika Perkasa. (doc VOI)

The name of the former TNI Commander General (ret) Andika Perkasa is widely associated with being a candidate for vice president who will accompany Ganjar Pranowo's presidential candidate in the 2024 presidential election. Chairman of the DPP Perindo Yusuf Lakaseng assessed that Andika met the criteria needed by Ganjar to win the 2024 presidential election. “ All the conditions met by Andika, he is a figure who deserves to accompany Ganjar, the problem is that there is only one vice presidential candidate who will be elected. So please be patient waiting for the official announcement, ” Yusuf told reporters, Wednesday, October 4. Yusuf explained that Ganjar needs a partner who is a clean, experienced, with integrity, and has a positive image in the people because of his courage to uphold justice. In addition, Ganjar is also said to need a religious vice presidential candidate and has an NU background. Currently, he said there are several figures, including Andika who have the opportunity to become a vice presidential candidate for Ganjar. "All have the opportunity and all great figures, please be patient waiting for the official announcement, after all, the KPU will open the presidential and vice presidential candidates soon," he said. Lebih dari itu, Yusuf mengklaim tokoh yang bakal menjadi cawapres Ganjar akan berdampak positif dalam memenangkan Pilpres 2024. "Just wait for the surprise in the not too distant future. God willing, it will be a matter of weeks, registration will be opened on October 19," he said.

It is known, Andika is currently also serving as deputy chairman of the Ganjar Pranowo National Winning Team in the 2024 presidential election. Apart from being the TNI Commander, Andika has also served various strategic positions in the military such as the Army Chief of Staff, Kostrad Commander, Dankodiklatad, Pangdam Tanjungpura, Danpaspampres. Andika started his career as a military in Kopassus. Andika has also received education at Harvard University, National Defense University, and Norwich University. He has also won various awards during his career as TNI.