Wanti-Wanti PDIP To PAN After Supporting Ganjar Becomes A 2024 Presidential Candidate: Political Ethics Is Important, Don't Play Graboid

Ganjar Pranowo (1st)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) responded to the statement by the Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) who openly supported Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo and SOE Minister Erick Thohir as presidential and vice presidential candidates (candidate-vice) in 2024. This support was conveyed by Zulhas at the opening of the PAN National Coordination Meeting (Rakornas) in Semarang, Central Java, Sunday, February 26. Deputy Secretary General (Wasekjen) of PDIP Sadarestuwati, warned PANs to maintain political ethics ahead of the 2024 presidential election. This is because Ganjar is a PDIP cadre who is currently still carrying out his duties as a party official. "Political ethics is very important and must be put forward. Pak Ganjar is still a cadre and PDIP party officer," Sadarestuwati told reporters, Monday, February 27. PDIP has also not announced the presidential candidate to be promoted in the upcoming elections. So, according to Sadarestuwati, it is not good if Ganjar is matched to become a presidential candidate in pairs with another figure. "Don't let it be taken," said the member of the DPR. Previously, PAN chairman Zulkifli Hasan endorsed Ganjar Pranowo in front of President Jokowi at the PAN Election Winning Coordination Meeting in Semarang. Initially, Zulhas gave his opening remarks greeting Jokowi at the event. Zulhas then greeted Erick Thohir, who he considered a PAN cadre. After that, Zulhas also greeted Ganjar who was also present. In his nickname, Zulhas said Ganjar had criteria for leaders who thought about the people as stated by Jokowi some time ago. “ Central Java Governor, Mas Ganjar Pranowo. Seen, sir, his hair is getting whiter, sir. Kening is starting to dredge up, sir,” Zulhas told Jokowi at the Padma Hotel, Semarang City, Central Java, Sunday 26 February. Zulhas continued, the white hair and wrinkles on Ganjar's forehead are natural physical conditions, aka not made up. Zulhas reiterated that these physical characteristics are in accordance with what Jokowi said about the criteria for leaders who think about the people. “ It's not made up, sir, natural. As the signs from the President, ” said Zulhas. Jokowi and Ganjar only smiled slightly when Zulhas conveyed this. Zulhas then continued his remarks regarding the identity of PAN which respects diversity and humanity. At the end of his speech, Zulhas again hinted at his support for Ganjar in a rhyme. This time, the Minister of Trade also mentioned the name of Erick Thohir. “ Take a walk to Simpang Lima, don't forget to buy lumpia. If Mr. Ganjar and Mr. Erick are together, God willing, Indonesia will be even more victorious, said Zulhas.