Prabowo Admits He's Always Wanted A Coalition With PKB

Gerindra chairman Prabowo Subianto in the national meeting at SICC Sentul/DOK Prabowo Subianto's Media Team

JAKARTA - Gerindra chairman Prabowo Subianto admitted that he had long wanted to form a coalition with the PKB. However, this desire has only been realized today to welcome the 2024 simultaneous elections.

Prabowo and PKB Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar signed a charter of coalition cooperation for the 2024 presidential election at SICC Bogor, West Java, Saturday, August 13.

"Gus, we have always wanted (a coalition, ed) with you. We have always wanted to be with you," said Prabowo.

However, according to Prabowo, it is never too late to form a coalition. Even though his relationship with PKB was not yet solid, Prabowo claimed that Cak Imin was close to his heart.

"But it's never too late. Even though we haven't been this compact from the start, we have always been close at heart," Prabowo said.

The Minister of Defense even said that PKB was the first political party to invite Gerindra to work together to face the 2024 General Election. Therefore, Prabowo respects and thanks Cak Imin and the PKB cadres.

"This PKB is the first to invite Gerindra. Some say it's too fast and sometimes the first one is full of risks. It means that your leader, Gus Imin and the leadership, they are brave people. decision," Prabowo said.