Declaration Of Ready To Participate In The 2024 Presidential Election In Bali, Observer: Ridwan Kamil Possibly Seen By PDI-P As Puan Maharani's Pair

JAKARTA - The Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, has again stated that he is ready to run for the 2024 presidential election. This time, a declaration of readiness was made in Bali.

Political communication observer at Esa Unggul University, M. Jamiluddin Ritonga, assessed that the West Java Governor's readiness was not surprising because he had previously given a signal towards the presidential candidate.

"Ridwan only gave confirmation from the previous signal," said Jamiluddin in Jakarta, Wednesday, January 19.

According to him, the election declaration in Bali signaled the possibility that Ridwan would be promoted by PDIP as his cawapres.

"Ridwan deliberately (declaration, ed) in the bull's cage, to signal his closeness to the white bull muzzle party," said Jamiluddin.

Jamiluddin said there was a possibility that Ridwan would have a duet with Puan Maharani. However, he said, the opportunity is for the vice president to accompany the daughter of the PDIP Chair, Megawati.

With an earlier declaration, added Jamiluddin, Ridwan gave him more space and time to introduce himself outside West Java. The goal, of course, is to increase popularity and electability.

"So, Ridwan will carry out more intensive political work so that when he approaches the 2024 presidential election, his electability is in line with the target. He has a chance to get it if he declares himself a presidential candidate from the start," said Jamiluddin.

Previously, the Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, finally opened up when asked if he was ready to run in the 2024 presidential election. He admitted that he was physically and mentally ready.

"I'm ready to be born and inner, it's just a matter of what color (party) I will inform you later," said Ridwan Kamil in Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Tuesday, January 18, evening.

The man who is familiarly called Kang Emil said that he had not yet determined which party he would partner with as a vehicle for the 2024 Presidential Election.

"I have said this year, maybe I will try according to my belief. And what I hold is definitely a very consistent person who fights for Pancasila," he explained.