Proposed By PKS To Become Anies Baswedan's Pair, Observer Of Aher's Value Of 'Miskin' Electability

Anies Baswedan (Photo: Wardhany T/VOI)

JAKARTA - The PKS DPP proposed the name of the Deputy Chairperson of the Syuro Council, Ahmad Heryawan as a candidate for vice president (cawapres) candidate to accompany Anies Baswedan. PKS will then present Aher's name to coalition, NasDem and Democratic political candidates. Political communication observer at Esa Unggul University, Jamiluddin Ritonga, assesses that the PKS proposal does not seem to be in accordance with the three criteria proposed by Anies Baswedan. Where, Anies wants his vice presidential candidate to be able to contribute to winning elections, strengthening political stability, and being able to help run the government. Of the three criteria, continued Jamiluddin, there are two criteria that Ahmad Heryawan finds difficult to meet. First, Aher does not yet have electability. "At least there is no survey agency that has created the electability of Ahmad Heryawan. Aher's electability rate is very low, this will make it difficult for him to contribute to winning the presidential election," said Jamiluddin in Jakarta, Tuesday, October 25. Second, Aher also finds it difficult to strengthen political stability. Because, he and Anies are both from religious groups. "So, if Anies and Ahmad Heryawan are paired, then interest from nationalists is not accommodated. This will affect political stability," he said. Therefore, according to Jamiluddin, Anies' vice presidential candidate should have a nationalist and military background. That way, the opportunity to strengthen political stability will be greater. "Meanwhile, to help run the government, it seems that it is not a problem for Ahmad Heryawan. Because he was once governor of West Java. This experience can help to run the government," said Jamiluddin.