DKI Deputy Governor Riza Patria Leads The Gerindra DPD

Ahmad Riza Patria (BETWEEN)

JAKARTA - Ahmad Riza Patria promised that in the midst of his busy life as Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, he will improve the achievements made by his predecessor Mohamad Taufik. Riza is now the Chair of the DKI Jakarta Gerindra DPD.

"One of them is to boost Gerindra seats in the legislature, to win the regional elections in 2024," said Riza after the Jakarta Gerindra Party DPD internal gathering in Ancol, as reported by Antara, Sunday, October 18.

Riza said that the leadership of his predecessor, Mohamad Taufik, as the chairman of the DPD Gerindra DKI Jakarta for 12 years, provided a very significant change for Gerindra.

"Bang Taufik who was appointed by Pak Prabowo first founded the party, to lead (DPD) in Jakarta for 12 years. Then, now he is successful," said Riza.

Riza recalled the achievements made by Taufik during his 12 years of leadership as Chairman of the DKI Jakarta Gerindra DPD, including winning the DKI Jakarta Pilkada in 2012 after a coalition with PDI Perjuangan.

At that time, Joko Widodo and Basuki Tjahaja Purnama alias Ahok were elected as Governor and Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta. Then, in 2017 Gerindra managed to defend its victory after forming a coalition with the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS).

At that time, Anies Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno Salahudin were elected as Governor and Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta. But on the way, Sandiaga resigned as 2019 Cawapres to accompany Prabowo Subianto.

"Bang Taufik's leadership can also increase the vote during the election. The number of seats in the DPRD obtained has also continued to rise, from six seats then up to 15 seats and now 19 seats in the DPRD. Even extraordinarily, twice the Pilkada under Bang Taufik's leadership was Gerindra. won twice. That's tough and it happens that the pair being opposed is the incumbent, "he said.

Riza also stated that related to the change in party management at the DPD level it did not only occur in DKI Jakarta, but also occurred in all Gerindra DPD in Indonesia.

"From the DPP there have been changes throughout Indonesia. So Bang Taufik is the most senior Chairman of the DPD from all over Indonesia, the founder of the party, and built the Gerindra Party from scratch," added Riza.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Advisory Board for DKI Jakarta Gerindra DPD Mohamad Taufik believes that Riza is able to bring better changes than his 12 years of leadership. This reflects on Riza's experience in a number of youth and political organizations in Indonesia.

"I believe that Mr. Ariza is not only the Deputy Governor of DKI, but has a lot of experience in the organization. I understand very well, because I know Ariza not for a year or two, but more so that, God willing, Gerindra will be much better in the future," he said.