Ganjar Regarding Khofifah's Opportunity To Become A Vice Presidential Candidate: Everyone Has The Same Opportunity

PDIP presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo during the PDIP IV National Working Meeting at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Friday (29/9/2023). BETWEEN/HO-PDIP

JAKARTA - Presidential Candidate (candidate) Ganjar Pranowo mentioned all names, including the Governor of East Java Khofifah Indar Parawansa, have the opportunity to become a potential companion in the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres). Everything is possible but depends on the communication made.

"Still (there is an opportunity for Khofifah, ed). Everyone still has the same opportunity, only communication," Ganjar told reporters at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Friday, September 29.

Even so, Ganjar emphasized that there is still plenty of time to announce the vice presidential candidate. Moreover, the decision will be made by the General Chairperson of the PDI-P (PDIP) Megawati Soekarnoputri after discussing with her supporting party and President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

As for the 2024 presidential election, Ganjar is also supported by the United Development Party (PPP), the Hanura Party, and the Perindo Party.

"There is still time until the 25th. Let the decision maker who has been given the authority to talk first," he said.

"Later at the end, it will definitely be announced and when I will definitely be invited (to talk, ed)," he continued.

Meanwhile, PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto said the name of the vice presidential candidate who would accompany Ganjar was already in Megawati's pocket. The announcement is just a matter of time.

"Yes, the names already exist. Just wait for the playing date from Mrs. Megawati Soekarnoputri. The input from the president, from the party leaders, has been conveyed," said Hasto after the opening of the PDIP Rakernas IV.

Hasto said that the name that was previously widely referred to as a potential candidate for vice president Ganjar had become increasingly narrow. Megawati even said that she had discussed with President Jokowi, Ganjar, and other general chairmen for a long time.

In fact, Megawati said that Hasto had whispered with Ganjar and President Jokowi during the PDIP Rakernas IV. "That shows an understanding," he said.