Sapa Kang Emil With The Nickname 'Sahabat', Zulhas Has A Specific Meaning

JAKARTA - Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Zulkifli Hasan specifically greeted the Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil as a friend. In fact, DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan and SOE Minister Erick Thohir are also in the same place.

That moment occurred when Zulkifli Hasan gave a cultural speech at the event entitled Zulhas Award at the National Library, Saturday, January 29.

"The Governor of West Java, my friend Ridwan Kamil," said Zulhas.

Zulhas, as Zulkifli Hasan is known, revealed that there was a certain reason why he only greeted the governor, who is familiarly called Kang Emil, by calling him a friend. But unfortunately, he did not explain further.

"I called my friend with a meaning. Those who know the Institute's mandate," he said.

West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil responded to Zulhas' attitude. According to Kang Emil, the friend's greeting that was thrown at him was a form of closeness to Zulhas.

"Because we often communicate. If it's just the first time, the names are guests. The two names are friends. I met three times, the names are friends. I've met Zul more than three times," said Kang Emil.

Previously, the National Mandate Party (PAN) said West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil had a close relationship with the party bearing the sun symbol.

PAN Deputy Chairperson Viva Yoga Mauladi said PAN Chair Zulkifli Hasan and Ridwan Kamil were close friends. They are even considered like brothers.

Viva also said that Zulkifli and Ridwan also met several times and discussed discussing the future of the nation. Ridwan's vision is also considered suitable and in line with PAN.

Therefore, PAN sees Ridwan Kamil as a potential figure to be promoted as a presidential candidate. However, if PAN will carry Ridwan Kamil, it must be decided in the National Working Meeting.