Suryani's Hopes Were Dashed When Gerindra Chose Aulia to Accompany Bobby

Suryani Paskah Naiborhu (Foto: Malo M/VOI)

MEDAN - Gerindra's decision to choose Aulia Rachman to accompany Bobby Nasution in the Medan Pilkada surprised Suryani Paskah Naiborhu. She was preparing to become a candidate for deputy mayor of Medan. Suryani is now 'biting her fingers'.

"From the start of the contest, I joined Gerindra. I took the deputy mayor candidate. I submitted all the files to the DPC and was advised for socialization. There was a survey of prospective candidates. I did it," said Suryani to reporters at Medan, Wednesday, August 5.

To pursue hope in the Medan regional elections, Suryani also followed the vision-mission delivery process that was held by DPC Gerindra Medan. In January, Suryani was also summoned to undergo a fit and proper test at DPD Gerindra North Sumatra.

"At that time, before the delivery of the vision and mission, I was notified by the Medan Gerindra DPC staff to submit the cost of participating in the survey. As a representative candidate I was asked to pay IDR 20 million and I transferred it to the Gerindra DPD account of North Sumatra," she explained.

Suryani is still waiting for an official announcement from the Gerindra DPP. The name Aulia Rachman as Bobby Nasution's companion was previously mentioned by Gerindra Deputy Chief, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad.

"For me personally, if we want to enter the Pilkada, we should start with the truth. There is a mechanism and that's how we respect the party and I do that," he said.

Regarding Bobby Nasution's companion, Aulia Rachman - a Gerindra cadre - has already stated his readiness. Moreover, Aulia admitted that she had frequently communicated with President Jokowi's son-in-law, including the concept of reforming the city of Medan.

"Bobby has good leadership to fix Medan. I often discuss with him. He is extraordinary, he has bright ideas that will hopefully be realized," said Aulia.