PPP Said Sandiaga Was Not Disappointed If Mahfud MD Became Ganjar's Vice President

JAKARTA - Acting Chairperson of PPP Muhamad Mardiono said the new cadre of the Kaaba Party, Sandiaga Salahudin Uno, was not disappointed Mahfud MD was appointed as a vice presidential candidate (vice president) for the prospective presidential candidate (presidential candidate) Ganjar Pranowo in the 2024 Election.

"There was no disappointment, Sandiaga did not bring individual interests," Mardiono said in Jakarta, Wednesday, October 18.

According to Mardiono, in the PPP National Leadership Meeting (Rapimnas), he got the mandate to fight for Sandiaga Uno as Ganjar's companion.

"However, what is fought for is not something pragmatism cadres. This is a political context of nationalism," he added.

Sandiaga also did not have the ambition to become a vice president; But if given a task, then he is ready to run.

"Sandiaga Uno is the Chairperson of the PPP Bappilu (Election Winning Agency) and he is responsible for winning the party and Ganjar with Mahfud," Mardiono said.

After the announcement of Mahfud MD as a vice presidential candidate, Ganjar Pranowo presidential candidate at the PDI Perjuangan DPP office, Jakarta, Wednesday, Sandiaga Uno congratulated the couple because it had been determined by the PDI Perjuangan coalition, Hanura Party, PPP, and Perindo.

"I am ready all out for winning and this is a historical day to Indonesia gold, fair and prosperous," said Sandiaga.

PDI-P DPP Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri officially announced the name Mahfud MD as a vice presidential candidate to accompany Ganjar Pranowo in the 2024 Presidential Election. The announcement was attended by the Chairperson of the supporting political parties and the Ganjar-Mahfud winning team.