Sandiaga 'Brother Appi' Taken By Appi-Rahman Supporters, Spokesman Adama: Capitalization Efforts

JAKARTA - Supporters of Munafri Arifuddin-Rahman Bando (Appi-Rahman) are busy quoting Sandiaga Uno's statement praising Munafri's competence. The team of the candidate pair Danny Pomanto-Fatmawati Rusdi did not question Sandiaga's arrival.

"Maybe he is trying to capitalize on Sandi's name there for his political interests. But the Gerindra Party is firmly in Mr. Danny and Mrs. Fatma," said Danny-Fatma (Adama) spokesman Aloq Natsir confirmed, Wednesday, October 14.

Sandiaga's quote quoted on Instagram by Appi-Rahman supporters, namely "Brother Appi is one of the best cadres I know at HIPMI, has a myriad of abilities, leadership, leadership and high morale". Sandiaga Uno is currently Deputy Chair of the Gerindra Board of Trustees.

"I think for example Pak Appi idolizes Pak Sandiaga Uno, go ahead because Pak Sandi is a national figure like that," said Aloq.

For Adama, the 'bringing' of Sandiaga Uno to the Makassar Pilkada by Appi-Rahman supporters was not an ethical issue. The Adama team understands the political context at the time of competition.

"This is not an ethical issue or not, but in a way he might make it a capitalization of his political interests. But the Gerindra party cannot be connected with that position because (meaning that Gerindra institutionally supports Danny and Fatma in the Makassar Pilkada, "said Aloq.

Sandiaga's post 'Brother Appi' appeared after senior political figure Jusuf Kalla (JK) expressed his support for the candidate pair for mayor-deputy mayor of Makassar, Munafri Arifuddin-Rahman Bando in the Makassar Pilkada.

"Makassar City, the largest city in Eastern Indonesia, is very important in handling Makassar. Therefore (it must be) led by a good mayor who knows the problem, "said JK in a video statement seen by VOI, Monday, October 12.

Not only does he understand the root of the problems that must be resolved in Makassar City, the mayor according to JK must be experienced in the business field. Because connectivity between regional leadership and business to ensure investment in the regions is very necessary.