Democrats Support PSM Boss To Become A Candidate For Mayor Of Makassar

JAKARTA - The Democratic Party supports Munafri Arifuddin (Appi) to run as a candidate for mayor of Makassar. Munafri who is also the CEO of PSM Makassar is staying up to be paired with Abdul Rahman Bando as a candidate for deputy mayor.

"We support Appi and ARB (Abdul Rahman Bando)," said the Chairman of the Regional Election Commission (KPPD) DPD Democrat of South Sulawesi, Selle KS Dalle when contacted by VOI, Wednesday, July 29.

The recommendation letters for political parties to Appi and ARB are planned to be submitted next week. Democrats explore a coalition with PPP and Perindo.

"We see the potential for victory is quite good," he said.

Appi had previously advanced in the 2018 Pilkada with Andi Rachmatika Dewi. But both failed to win the majority of voters against the empty boxes. The Makassar Pilkada was also repeated this year.

"We believe of course this time (Appi) is ready to fight again because of his valuable experience as a teacher," continued Selle.