Support Is Enough, Anies Says JK Doesn't Need To Enter The AMIN National Team

Presidential Candidate Anies Baswedan (Diah Ayu/VOI)

Presidential candidate number 1, Anies Baswedan, who is the 10th and 12th Vice President Jusuf Kalla does not need to join the structure of the Anies-Muhaimin (AmIN National Team) winning National Team.

According to Anies, the attitude of JK which has expressed support for him and Muhaimin Iskandar is more than sufficient.

"Pak JK has a big role, he is now the chairman of PMI. For us, his support is already much bigger than being in any structure," said Anies in North Jakarta, Wednesday, December 20 evening.

For Anies, JK is a state figure who has extensive experience in the fields of government, economy, and the business world.

Thus, Anies claimed that the political support given by JK to him was proof that the pair of presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the Change Coalition intended to seriously advance Indonesia.

"This support strengthens our message that we are serious about carrying out our mandate as presidential and vice presidential candidates. What is this seriousness manifested by? It is realized with a plan in the vision and mission, and hopefully, if everyone reads, know this is solid," explained Anies.

"Support from Mr. JK is a big mandate and we hope that God willing, it will have a greater impact in the future campaign process," he added.

At the AMIN volunteer event 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.