PDIP Regarding Cagub Jakarta: Ahok, Risma, Andika Perkasa To 2 Surprise Names

JAKARTA - Chairman of the PDI-P (PDIP) DPP Eriko Sotarduga said there were eight names that might be promoted as candidates for governor of Jakarta. Among them are former DKI Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahja Purnama alias Ahok.

In addition, Eriko also mentioned the other names of the PDIP DPP Chairperson who is also the former Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Djarot Saiful Hidayat, former TNI Commander General (Ret.) Andika Perkasa, Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini, former Semarang Mayor Hendrar Prihadi to Aryo Seno Bagaskoro who is a young PDIP politician.

"There is Mas Djarot, there is Mr. Ahok, there is Mas Hendi, there is Mrs. Risma, there is Mas Andika. Eh, maybe Mas Seno is possible, young people. Don't say it's impossible," said Eriko at the PDIP DPP office, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Thursday, May 16.

"And two more I don't want to mention his name. It could be surprises," he continued.

Although there are many names but decisions will not be taken carelessly by the party, said Eriko. PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri will give a mandate, including for regional elections in other regions.

The discussion on the 2024 Pilkada will also be one of the focuses in the national working meeting (Rakernas) on May 24-26. In addition, PDIP will also hear the aspirations of many parties.

"Later we will also conduct a survey, inputs from the lower levels specifically for the Special Region of Jakarta. So there are still two more names that are indeed, there could be surprises," he said.

Furthermore, PDIP will also cooperate with other parties in the Pilkada process in Jakarta. Because, they cannot carry the candidate alone because of the vote acquisition.

"And we realize that for the Special Region of Jakarta we cannot go forward alone. So we also have to be realistic. We could take it later, it could be a deputy governor candidate. Because we can't nominate ourselves," concluded Eriko.