The 50th Harlah Of PPP Abdicates The Minister And The Leaders Of The Political Parties

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JAKARTA - The ranks of ministers of the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet and leaders from various political parties attended the peak of the 50th Anniversary of the United Development Party (PPP).

"Yes, this is a golden harlah (day of birth), we invite all leaders of political parties, both in parliament and non-parliament," said PPP Deputy General Chair Arsul Sani to reporters at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD, South Tangerang, Banten, Friday, February 17, as reported by Antara.

It was observed that he was present at the 50th PPP celebration, among others, Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, Minister of SOEs Erick Thohir, Secretary General of PAN Eddy Suparno, Secretary General of the Golkar Party Lodewijk Paulus, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno, General Chairperson of the Gerindra Party as well as Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto, Chairman of the Democratic Party Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law and Security Mahfud MD, and Chairman of the PDIP DPP Djarot Saiful Hidayat.

Regarding Sandiaga Uno's presence, which attracted attention due to the issue of his close relationship with PPP, Arsul Sani emphasized that Sandiaga was present as Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.

"So, indeed, Mr. Sandi we invited as ministers. Almost all ministers, maybe not all of them, but we invited almost all of them," said Arsul Sani.

Arsul Sani continued, "If Mr. Sandi is present, yes, because he is popular in PPP."

He said that Plt. PPP General Chair Muhammad Mardiono will announce a number of new figures in PPP.

"Later, Plt. The head of a number of figures including retired TNI/Polri, as well as professionals who will enter PPP, there may be 10 or 12 people," he said.

Based on previous reports, PPP is scheduled to introduce a number of new figures who joined the party at the peak of the PPP 50th Harlah commemoration at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition BSD, Tangerang, Friday.

"Pak Plt. The General Chairperson (Muhammad Mardiono) also introduced a number of official figures who joined PPP, later it will be conveyed openly who joins," said PPP DPP Chairman Achmad Baidowi at a press conference at the PPP DPP Office, Jakarta, Thursday (16/2).

He said there were about 10 new figures who would enter the central level PPP and came from various backgrounds, ranging from retired TNI, entrepreneurs, artists, bureaucrats, former regional head officials, ulama, to activists.