Jokowi: This PPP is an Extraordinary Champion Still Existing, Ready or Not to Reach the Target of 39 Seats?

DOCUMENTATION/President Jokowi/BPMI Setpres

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) praised the existence of the Partai Persatuan Pembangunan (PPP). PPP is considered to still exist with adequate party infrastructure.

"We know that PPP has been around for 50 years, a history of persistence, a history of resilience. Pressed tough, resilient, able to survive and able to survive and exist until now. Be careful, it has been 50 years and it still exists today", Jokowi said in his speech at PPP's 50th Anniversary, Friday, February 17.

Jokowi then alluded to the target of obtaining DPR seats in the 2024 election. The president admitted that he had whispered with the Acting General Secretary of PPP Mardiono asking about the target of legislative seats in the 2024 election.

"I was whispering with the general chairman, (target) at least 39 seats, now 19 seats, meaning more than 100 per cent (target). In my opinion, PPP is not difficult", said Jokowi.

"What does it mean? This is an extraordinary champion, in my opinion…Ulama throughout the country as network infrastructure, now it's just a matter of whether we are ready or not to reach the 39 seats earlier", Jokowi continued.

Jokowi emphasized that all targets in the 2024 election can be achieved as long as you work hard.

"Once again, from my distant view, I believe, God willing, there will be no problem with working hard, of course", said Jokowi.