Get JK Support In The Presidential Election, Cak Imin: So Enthusiastic

Vice President Muhaimin Iskandar or Cak Imin (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Candidate for vice president number 1, Muhaimin Iskandar (Cak Imin) was grateful when he learned that the 10th and 12th Vice Presidents of the Republic of Indonesia Jusuf Kalla (JK) expressed support for Anies Baswedan and himself in the 2024 presidential election.

"Alhamdulillah, that's my spirit, Mas Anies' enthusiasm," said Cak Imin when met in Depok, West Java, Tuesday, December 19 evening.

According to Cak Imin, the support that has been expressed by JK can later influence the choice of the community to support the presidential and vice presidential candidate pair of the Change Coalition.

"Of course, Mr. JK, usually when it has made a choice, it will be able to move, especially all the strengths that Mr. JK has, both in Java and outside Java," said Cak Imin.

In an event attended by the spokesman for the AMIN Village in Makassar, South Sulawesi, JK admitted that he was also present to affirm his support for Anies, after he was often asked by a number of parties about his political support.

"I came and was asked what is your attitude in Makassar? I really conveyed my attitude. Hopefully there will be benefits for all of you," said JK on Tuesday, December 19.

JK emphasized that he supports Anies in this political contestation individually. Because, as the Chair of the Central PMI, JK cannot actively support one of the presidential and vice presidential candidates.

"I came here to objectively convey my personal choices because I certainly have limits," said JK.

Meanwhile, JK Spokesperson, Husain Abdullah explained, JK announced his political stance because he felt the need to convey a message to the public so that they would not be wrong in making choices in the 2024 presidential election contestation.

"Because they feel they have a moral responsibility so that the people are not wrong in choosing the leader who will lead Indonesia in the next 5 years, then Tuesday 19 December in Makassar, M. Jusuf Kalla openly said that he chose Anies Baswedan who was paired with Muhaimin Iskandar," Husain told reporters.

So far, JK has not publicly disclosed the direction of its support. Given, JK serves as Chairman of the Central Indonesian Red Cross (PMI).

"So far, he has said that he is neutral, but as a citizen Pak JK certainly has a political choice. Based on the track record of Anies Baswedan, he knows that Pak JK believes that Anies is the right person to lead Indonesia in the future," explained Husain.