Zulkifli Hasan predicts that Gibran's fate in politics will be like Jokowi

Gibran Raka Buming (Foto: Instagram @gibranrakabuming)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Zulkifli Hasan, believes that Gibran Rakabuming and his partner, Teguh Prakoso, will win the battle with 80% of the vote regardless of who the opponent is.

"My estimations, maybe it can be above 80 percent. My prediction is usually correct. Whatever or whoever the opponent will be," said Zulhas after a meeting to provide recommendations with Gibran in Jakarta, Wednesday, August 12.

Zulhas also believes that Gibran will follow the footsteps of his father, President Jokowi in politics. Including being the head of the region to becoming president.

He even believes that Gibran will have a better career path than his father because at this time he is still quite young. "If he becomes a mayor, he follows the footsteps of his father, right. The mayor, governor, up to 10 years. Now he's still in his 30s, it's just about right," he said.

Furthermore, Gibran's presence at the regional head election could be a representation of youth leadership and regeneration. They could bring good spirits and dynamics to the nation.

If later his leadership goes well, he considered that Gibran is very likely to be nominated as a presidential candidate in the upcoming period.  "Those are some of our reasons. Gibran starts from the city level, of course, this could be a good step for all future leaders. Starting from below, from the Mayor, then going to a higher level," he said.

It is known, PAN has officially supported Gibran Rakabuming Raka and his partner, Teguh Prakosa at the Solo Pilwalkot. They considered that he is the best candidate and could bring progress in Solo City if elected.

Previously, out of 45 seats in the Solo City DPRD, PDIP controlled 30 seats. The second place is PKS, followed by the Golkar Party, Gerindra Party, and the National Mandate Party with 3 seats each, and the last 1 seat is held by the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI).

Meanwhile, the requirement to carry a candidate pair in the 2020 Pilkada must have a minimum of 9 seats. Currently, Gibran has secured support from the PDI-P, Golkar, Gerindra Party, and PAN.