Relaxing At Teuku Umar During Halalbihalal, Jokowi And Megawati Also Discuss Ganajr Pranowo

Megawati welcomed Jokowi-Iriana's arrival at Teuku Umar (Photo: DOK PDIP/VOI)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and First Lady Iriana visited the residence of PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri on Jalan Teuku Umar, Menteng, Central Jakarta today, Thursday, April 27. They stay in touch after Eid al-Fitr 1444 Hijriyah. "Mrs. Megawati received the presence of Mr. President Jokowi and First Lady Iriana in the middle of the Eid atmosphere, unable to stay at Mrs. Mega's residence today," said PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto in a written statement, Thursday, April 27. When Jokowi and Iriana were present, Megawati as the host was waiting to be accompanied by Hasto. As soon as he got off, Jokowi immediately shook hands with the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia. Furthermore, Iriana also hugged and kissed Megawati's cheek. Then, both of them were welcome to enter the living room and talk. In the conversation, said Hasto, there were several things that were discussed. Including the matter of the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, a presidential candidate (candidate) from the PDIP. "So even though the atmosphere is Lebaran, the two leaders are in an familiar atmosphere, and also talk about the political dynamics after the determination of the presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo," he said. Hasto said the meeting looked relaxed. Megawati and Jokowi and Iriana talked for an hour before finally moving. As previously reported, PDIP has finally officially announced Ganjar Pranowo, who has been touted as the White Rambut as a presidential candidate in the 2024 presidential election. Megawati Soekarnoputri's official announcement as the General Chair of the PDIP. "At 13.45 WIB, he appointed Ganjar Pranowo as a cadre and party officer to be assigned as a presidential candidate from the PDIP," said Megawati at the Batu Tulis Palace, Bogor, West Java, Friday, April 21.

After this announcement, a number of parties gave their support to Ganjar. Among them were the Hanura Party chaired by Oesman Sapta Odang and PPP which supported Ganjar on Wednesday, April 26.