Airlangga Will Meet Khofifah-Emil Dardak This Afternoon, Discuss The East Java Gubernatorial Election

JAKARTA - The General Chairperson (Ketum) of the Golkar Party, Airlangga Hartarto, revealed that Khofifah Indar Parawansa and Emil Dardak will meet with the Golkar Party this afternoon.

This was said by Airlangga regarding the opportunity to discuss the 2024 East Java Governor Election (Pilgub Jatim).

"Khofifah and Emil Dardak will meet the Golkar Party this afternoon," said Airlangga at the Ministry of Home Affairs office, Central Jakarta, Friday, May 17.

However, Airlangga was reluctant to reveal the timing and location of the Khofifah-Emil Dardak meeting with the Golkar Party. When asked if he would meet at the Golkar DPP, Airlangga did not confirm.

"We will determine the place later," said Airlangga.

Previously, the former Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa, hoped to return to partner with Emil Dardak in the East Java governor election in the 2024 Pilkada. Khofifah intensified communication with various political parties to achieve this goal.

"I feel comfortable and productive with Mas Emil," said Khofifah, Tuesday, May 14.

Khofifah said that she had received recommendations from four parties to run in the East Java gubernatorial election. The four parties, namely the Gerindra Party, the Golkar Party, the Democratic Party, and the National Mandate Party (PAN).

"I hope that these four supporting parties are united, and I hope to be given the opportunity to stay with Mas Emil," said Khofifah.