Not Wait PDIP, The Democrats Have Not Made A Declaration Of A Presidential Candidate Because The Presidential Election Is Still Long

Chairman of the Honorary Council of the Democratic Party Hinca Panjaitan (Photo: Nailin/DOK VOI)

Chairman of the Honorary Council of the Democratic Party, Hinca Panjaitan, said that his party had not declared a presidential candidate (candidate), not because it was waiting for the PDIP's attitude. He explained that the reason the Democrats had not announced the presidential candidate was because the time for finalizing policies related to the 2024 presidential election was still quite long. "It's still a long time," said Hinca, Thursday, January 12. He also ensured that communication regarding the presidential election, especially regarding the coalition, was still ongoing. Democrats, NasDem and PKS, he said, are still finalizing the Change Coalition. "I think road communication continues," said Hinca. Previously, the Chairperson of the PDI-P Megawati Soekarnoputri confirmed that she would not announce the presidential candidate who would be promoted by PDIP in the PDIP 50th Anniversary commemoration event, Tuesday, January 10. "Why is it, this person is actually 50 years ceremonial, because this is what people are waiting to wait if the bet people have put together, who are you going to announce, who are you?" Megawati said. Megawati's statement was then greeted with applause by the cadres who attended. He emphasized that the PDI-P presidential candidate was not announced today. "Yes, wait a minute, see me there, the applause will be tempted to announce it, no," said Megawati. Megawati emphasized that the presidential candidate promoted by PDIP was her authority. Because as a Ketum, he has the prerogative to determine who is nominated. "I, the General Chairperson, was elected at the party congress as the party's highest institution. So by the party congress, the elected General Chairperson has the prerogative to determine who is nominated," explained Megawati. Megawati then quipped those who often waited for her decision regarding the presidential election. He accused the parties as if they did not have their own cadres. "How come I'm waiting. Nothing, my business. Gile, it's good. I saw it, I told Mba Puan and Mas Nana, it's funny, people are in politics now. Don't let it be. How come it's like that. How do you want it. Do you really not have your own cadres?," said Megawati.