PDIP Positive Sambut Jokowi Endorse Candidates For President-Cawapres, Including AHY

Secretary General of the PDI-P (PDIP) Hasto Kristiyanto responded positively to President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the 50th Harlah of PPP who greeted one by one the names of the candidates for the 2024 presidential election who were present.

One of the names of figures with the potential to become presidential and vice-presidential candidates endorsed by Jokowi is the Chairman of the Democratic Party, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY). Although, at that time Jokowi almost forgot to mention AHY's name.

"Which is when it almost goes too far and then someone reminds and then mentions President Jokowi, it means that he provides space for all figures to appear and provide the best option for the people," said Hasto in Lebak District Square, Banten, Sunday, February 19.

Hasto views that the endorsement of the names of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the 2024 election shows Jokowi's capacity as a national leader and does not only side with certain parties.

"Pak Jokowi, he always monitors the expectations of the people, prospective national leaders who are perceived positively by the community," explained Hasto.

On the one hand, continued Hasto, PDIP routinely also conducts political dialogues, especially between PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri and the former Governor of DKI Jakarta.

"In that dialogue, special matters related to future national leaders are discussed," he said.

Jokowi attended the 50th PPP Harlah at ICE BSD, South Tangerang, Friday, February 17. In his remarks, Jokowi mentioned the ranks of candidates for the 2024 presidential election.

"Now it's a matter of presidential and vice presidential candidates, I want to ask who is the PPP candidate? (There are many attendees, ed). Because here all the presidential candidates, vice presidents, said Jokowi, at that time.

"What I know is Mr. Prabowo, who I also know is Mr. Erick Thohir who I also know is Mr. Sandiaga Uno, who I also know is Mr. Mahfud MD. I almost forgot about Mr. AHY, and of course there is the chairman of PPP (Mardiono)," continued Jokowi again, greeted by the boisterous attendance of the 50th PPP Harlah.

After the event, AHY responded to Jokowi's statement. AHY considers the statement made by Jokowi to be a hope and a historic opportunity. Including, also in security in the 2024 election contestation.

"Yes, I am sure that Mr. President Jokowi also has hope. Earlier, I listened to President Jokowi's remarks. Of course, I hope that the upcoming 2024 election can run well, be successful, peaceful, and not bring instability, both politically and security," said AHY at the 50th PPP Harlah location.

"I also feel this is a historical opportunity for all political parties, including figures who want to be part of the contestation," he continued.