Denied To Support The 2024 Capres Reward, Projo: Not In A Hurry

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo/DOK Public Relations Central Java Provincial Government via ANTARA

JAKARTA - Projo volunteers deny that they have made a choice to support the 2024 presidential candidate. Projo is said to support the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, who was present at the fifth National Working Meeting in Magelang last week.

Meanwhile, President Joko Widodo ordered Projo not to rush to support a certain figure to become a presidential candidate.

The General Chair of Projo, Budi Arie Setiadi, emphasized that President Jokowi's direction further strengthened Projo's political stance. Because, he said, so far Projo has never stated that he supports anyone.

"It's clear and emphatic that Projo doesn't have milk, he's not in a hurry," said Budi Arie Setiadi in his statement, Tuesday, May 24.

Budi considers it reasonable if there are parties who want to attract Projo in the discourse of supporting figures. In fact, he claimed that someone had secretly put up banners of support around the V Rakernas arena.

Budi explained that the results of the V Projo 2022 Rakernas gave birth to a people's consultation (Musra) to find a replacement duet for Jokowi in 2024. The Musra will be held throughout Indonesia to capture the aspirations of the wider community.

Furthermore, Budi said, Musra Projo would be a recommendation for the public and President Jokowi as the Chair of the Projo Advisory Board, in determining the pair of candidates to be supported in the 2024 presidential election.

"If Projo already has a candidate to support, why is there a Musra? It's a waste of time. Once again, Projo doesn't have milk," said Budi Arie.

Previously, Pro Jokowi (Projo) volunteers stated that they would provide certainty about their support for Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo to run as a presidential candidate or presidential candidate in 2024. The decision was taken at the 5th National Working Meeting at the Economic Hall of Ngargogondo Village, Magelang, Central Java.

However, President Joko Widodo mandated that Projo not rush in declaring support for the presidential candidate. However, Jokowi had given a signal that he would support Ganjar who was also present at the Projo V National Working Meeting.

"That's why, for political matters, ojo milk, don't be in a hurry. Even though maybe we are here to support," said Jokowi, greeted by shouts from Projo who mentioned Ganjar's name.