Promoted By Golkar Forward To The East Java Gubernatorial Election, Khofifah Talks About IKN

JAKARTA - Khofifah Indar Parawansa talked about IKN after being officially promoted by Golkar to the East Java gubernatorial election with Emil Dardak. According to Khofifah, the geographical location of East Java which is close to IKN will be more significant in helping the construction of the new capital city.

"If IKN later moves to East Kalimantan, we want to convey in a de facto that the capital city in East Java is like that," said Khofifah at Widya Chandra, Jakarta, Friday, May 17.

"That means the role of East Java will be even more significant for the concentration of development in Indonesia. East Java is a center of gravity," he continued.

Khofifah then asked for prayers so that she and Emil could win the East Java Pilkada contest again and carry out their mandate as governor and deputy governor for the second term.

"So that we can and Mas Emil, God willing, will carry out our duties in the winning process, hopefully we can all pray for the election process for the Governor of East Java in November," said Khofifah.

Previously, Golkar Chairman Airlangga Hartarto stated that his party had officially brought Khofifah-Emil back to the 2024 East Java gubernatorial election.

"We flanked Khofifah Indar Parawansa and Mr. Emil Dardak. Earlier in the gathering as well as from the Golkar Party Election Winning Body, we have issued a decree to carry Mrs. Khofifah and Mr. Emil as candidates for governor of East Java and deputy governor," said Airlangga.