Often Shouted 'President', Anies Baswedan Just Admitted

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: Diah Ayu/VOI)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan often gets shouts "President!" during work activities and visits to various events. Anies also admitted that he was normal when responding to this. Today, the "president" cheers to Anies echoed again when Anies attended the 62nd Anniversary (HUT) of the DKI Jakarta Youth Organization held in Setu Babakan, South Jakarta. "President! President!" shouted members of the Youth Organization before Anies started his remarks at the location, Sunday, October 9. In his remarks, Anies alluded to his term of office in Jakarta which will soon end. Anies said goodbye to the members of Karang Taruna. Anies admitted that he was ready to carry out other tasks after his retirement as Governor of DKI. "Allow me on this occasion to express my gratitude, appreciation, and please say goodbye, no longer at the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, but still in Jakarta, and will still fight with the people in Jakarta. The task in Jakarta is complete, but ready to face new tasks in the future," explained Anies. The former Minister of Education and Culture then expressed a signal that he would again try to participate in political contestation. As is well known by the public, Anies is planning to run in the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres). "God willing, our friendship will be maintained and God willing, our struggle for Jakarta, for Indonesia, we will continue," he said. After the event, Anies was asked for a response regarding the shout of the "president". While making a smile, Anies' response was quite relaxed and felt nothing special. "It's okay. Hehehe," he concluded.