Ridwan Kamil Consider Joining The Golkar Party

West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil (Photo: Wardhany T/VOI)

JAKARTA - West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil plans to enter a political party. He admitted that he was considering several choices, one of which was the Golkar Party. "God willing, I am considering joining the party. Hopefully it will still be this year. Later, of course, it will be conveyed," Ridwan told reporters at the peak of the Golkar Party's 58th Anniversary event at JiExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Friday, October 21. "One of the considerations to Golkar is also," he continued. Ridwan said he had talked a lot with Airlangga as the General Chair of the Golkar Party. However, he did not want to elaborate further on the contents of the conversation. "Everything is beautiful in time," he said. Meanwhile, when asked about the possibility of running as a vice presidential candidate, Ridwan did not want to speculate. However, he believes that working well is not impossible for the community to provide support. During the event, Airlangga also had time to greet Ridwan Kamil. This greeting was then welcomed by the Golkar Party cadres who were present. This moment occurred when Airlangga greeted the invited guests who were present before giving a speech. "And there are also those who use batik, sir, the nuances are yellow, Mr. President, this is Mr. Ridwan Kamil," said Airlangga. For information, the Golkar Party held a series of birthday celebration events since Thursday, October 20. The activity began with a national consolidation meeting which was then continued with the peak of the 58th Anniversary of the Golkar Party. In this activity, a number of political party leaders and officials also attended the 48th anniversary of Golkar. Among them, Acting Chairman of PPP Muhammad Mardiono, Chairman of the NasDem Party Surya Paloh, and Chairman of the Perindo Party Hary Tanoesoedibjo. Next, also present were Chairman of the Democratic Party Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, Secretary General of PAN Eddy Soeparno, Secretary General of PKS Aboe Bakar Al-habsyi, and Secretary General of PDIP Hasto Kristiyanto and other political figures.