PKB Invites DKI Governor 'Together' In Presidential Election, Observer: Cak Imin And Anies Baswedan Both Profit

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: DKI Jakarta Public Relations)

JAKARTA - Political communication observer at Esa Unggul University, M. Jamiluddin Ritonga, assessed that PKB Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar or Cak Imin's invitation to DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan to jointly run in the 2024 presidential election could benefit both parties.

PKB, he said, would be judged as a party that is open to potential leader candidates. There is hope that Anies as one of the potential leaders will be able to increase the popularity and electability of PKB.

"PKB is also considered a more open party. At least PKB will be considered more accommodating of candidate leaders other than Nahdliyin residents," said Jamiluddin in Jakarta, Wednesday, January 5.

If that perception is formed, he continued, then residents outside Nahdliyin have the opportunity to join the PKB. This can increase the fat of sympathetic residents and join the PKB.

Meanwhile, for Anies, Jamiluddin explained, if he joined the PKB, he would certainly get greater support from Nahdliyin residents. This will also increase Anies' electability.

"In addition, the negative perception of Anies that seems to be only supported by hard-line Islam will disappear. The perception created by Anies' political opponents will automatically fall," he explained.

Anies, Jamiluddin added, will also have a political vehicle if he joins the PKB. Of course it will smooth out his steps to take part in the 2024 presidential election.

"So, the electability of PKB and Anies will have the opportunity to increase further. This will certainly benefit PKB and Anies," he said. It is known, Cak Imin's invitation to Anies began in an event hosted by Najwa Shihab. In one segment, Najwa Shihab's team asked a guest star, Anies Baswedan, a question until Cak Imin responded.

Cak Imin then offered to be a partner, either in the presidential election or maybe in the upcoming gubernatorial election.

"Pak Gub, (Anies Baswedan) can we be together," asked Cak Imin, quoted from Mata Najwa's YouTube which was uploaded on December 29, 2021.

"Anies Baswedan, 2022 is the end of his term as Governor of DKI, PKB is open to you," he continued.