For Ridwan Kamil Who Wants To Run For President, Observers Say Try This PDKT 4 Political Parties

Ridwan Kamil accompanies President Jokowi in Bandung (Photo: BPMI Setpres/Laily Rachev)

JAKARTA - West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil (RK) has again clearly stated his readiness to run in the 2024 presidential election. This time he proclaimed his readiness in Bali.

Later, Ridwan Kamil also received support from community groups. For example, the Siliwangi Youth Force (AMS) which has declared support.

Political observer at the Citra Institute, Yusa Farchan, revealed that the main obstacle in preparing Ridwan Kamil to run for the 2024 presidential election, namely, political vehicles or political party support. The reason is, he said, of the 9 political parties that have seats in parliament, there are several political parties that have an interest in advancing their own cadres as presidential and vice presidential candidates, namely PDIP, Gerindra, Democrat, Golkar, and PKB. Therefore, Yusa suggested RK to focus on approaching the other 4 political parties. "So, I think Kang Emil can focus more on working on other parties such as NasDem, PKS, PAN, and PPP," said Yusa, Wednesday, January 19. So, he continued, RK just had to work to convince the parties with populist programs that were visionary in the future. At least, according to Yusa, RK has basic political capital, namely his experience in government both as governor and mayor who is brilliant in managing regional governments. Yusa assessed that the declaration of community groups illustrates that grassroots support is real.

"This is important to maintain the continuity of the democratic reconsolidation process based on the broad political participation of citizens," he said.

However, regarding the opportunity to become a presidential candidate, Yusa said, RK still needs strong efforts in the midst of a very competitive presidential candidate market. This is because the opportunity to use an individual door or an independent candidate still has to wait for the Constitutional Court (MK) to grant the 0 percent presidential threshold, which is a fairly small chance.

"Although the possibility of being a presidential candidate remains, with various considerations and variables of victory, it is more fitting if Kang RK runs as vice president first. I think the political future of RK is still long," he concluded. Previously, the Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, was finally open when was asked if he was ready to run in the 2024 presidential election. He admitted that he was physically and mentally ready.

"I'm ready to be born and inner, it's just a matter of what color (party) I will inform you later," said Ridwan Kamil in Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Tuesday, January 18, evening.

The man who is familiarly called Kang Emil said that he had not yet determined which party he would partner with as a vehicle for the 2024 Presidential Election.

"I have said that this year, maybe I will try according to my beliefs. And what I hold is definitely those who are very consistent in fighting for Pancasila," he explained.