Mahfud MD: Ganjar Is The Right Figure For The Indonesian People

Mahfud MD was appointed as Ganjar Pranowo's vice presidential candidate in the 2024 presidential election. (PDIP Youtube / Screenshot)

JAKARTA - The candidate for vice president (cawapres) accompanying Ganjar Pranowo, Mahfud MD, said that the candidate for presidential candidate (candidate) promoted by PDIP is the right person for the people.

"I believe Mas Ganjar is the right person for the Indonesian people, continuing a good development program," said Mahfud MD in his remarks after being declared the candidate for vice president Ganjar at the PDIP DPP office, Jakarta, Wednesday, October 18.

Mahfud admitted that he had known the former Governor of Central Java for a long time. Both of them have also been fellow members of the DPR.

"I have known Mas Ganjar for a long time until 2008 as a member of the DPR while leading Central Java. I know that Mas Ganjar is brave enough to accept criticism and twists," said Mahfud.

Previously reported, PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri officially announced the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD as Ganjar Pranowo's vice presidential candidate in the 2024 presidential election.

"I firmly take decisions with the greatest aim for the interests of the nation, people and state, by saying bismillairrahmanirrahim, the vice presidential candidate chosen by the PDI-P to accompany Ganjar Pranowo is Mahfud MD," said Megawati.

Megawati called Mahfud a warrior of the law and defender of the small people.

"He is an intellectual person who is qualified, because his knowledge in legal matters is very full of experience and knowledge. The figure with complete experience in legislative, executive and judicial institutions," said Megawati.

He also hopes for the support of the people so that the Ganjar-Mahfud pair can win the 2024 presidential election.

"God willing, with the help of Allah Swt and the people of Indonesia, both of them can be made president and vice president. The people have been waiting for this justice for a long time, because of that to all Indonesian people, we ask for their blessing," said Megawati.