Gibran Said Jokowi Was Shocked To Know That Kaesang Wanted To Fall Into The Political World

President Jokowi and his son and son-in-law, namely Gibran Rakabuming, Kaesang Pangarep, and Bobby Nasution had a breakfast with UAE President, MBZ, in Surakarta, Monday, November 14. (ANTARA-HO-Biro Press Setpres)

The Mayor of Surakarta and the first son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) Gibran Rakabuming Raka expressed his younger brother, Kaesang Pangarep,'s desire to enter politics.

Gibran said that Kaesang himself conveyed this wish in front of himself and his father, Jokowi, when he returned to Surakarta.

"What we talked about at the dining table was Kaesang. I was also shocked, he openly told us there was an interest in politics," said Gibran in Surakarta, Central Java, Tuesday, January 24, as reported by Antara.

However, he does not yet know whether Kaesang will start taking part in the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections (Pilkada).

"I don't know, I just heard yesterday. Mr. [Jokowi] is also surprised. Usually, I never talk about it, this is an assessment first," he added.

Gibran said that Kaesang's interest was because he wanted to contribute to the region. Moreover, since the last few years, Jokowi's youngest son has also been directly involved in managing the Persis Surakarta Football Club.

"If I look at it, for example Persis, it's Kaesang who worked hard. PSSI's (Extraordinary Congress) KLB is also intense there. If I look at it, it's capable, young people, but learning quickly," he praised Kaesang.

Gibran also had the opportunity to invite Kaesang and Jokowi to several infrastructure projects that are currently in the process of being worked on in Surakarta City.

"Yesterday we also invited Solo Safari, Technopark, Ngarsopuro. Yes, seeing developments in Solo. Basic there is an interest in building, helping, more contribution," he said.

Meanwhile, regarding the political party that Kaesang wanted to participate in, Gibran admitted that he did not know about it. "Later, let Kaesang decide," he added.

Asked about the issue of political dynasties that might emerge, Gibran said that contestation in politics is a competition.

"You can win, you can lose. yesterday Kaesang only made a wish, if you are serious about asking Kaesang yourself," he said.