Ahead Of 2 Months Stepping Down From DKI, Anies Has To Determine The Political Color For The 2024 Presidential Candidate

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan. (Instagram @aniesbaswedan)

JAKARTA - It is no secret that DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan is eager to run as a presidential candidate (candidate) in the 2024 General Election.

Considering that Anies' political stage as regional head no longer lasts long, the political observer from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Wasisto Raharjo Jati, believes that Anies must immediately determine his political color.

Because, from 2022 to 2024, Anies will no longer be able to use his position to increase political electability. Anies' term as the leader of DKI Jakarta is known to have two months remaining until October 2022.

"In the future, Mr. Anies must immediately determine the color of his political affiliation, and where he actually wants to go. For example, presenting himself as a candidate representing religious circles, or urban voters, for example, or other affiliates selling Mr. Anies' name in the future," said Wasisto, when contacted, Monday, August 8th.

Wasisto considered that the determination of the political color leading to the 2024 General Election could be Anies' political investment when he no longer serves as regional head, either staying in the political color of the 2017 Pilkada or changing it. This effort, continued Wasisto, must start now.

"It's better if Mr. Anies now has started to build emotional closeness with the voters he wants to target. So far, he hasn't been there yet," said Wasisto.

"Because the electoral competition takes place quickly in this election. That is, you don't want to miss the carriage. So, the sooner the better if you really want to run for president," he continued.

When Anies has determined his political color, this can indirectly pave the way for political parties to glance at him and nominate him as a presidential candidate.

"Because Mr. Anies himself already has a large mass, loyalists, which are indeed a means of political exchange with political parties. So, that is why returning to the roots closer to potential voters is important," he concluded.