Cak Imin Still Opens The Door Of Anies Baswedan For The DKI Cagub List From PKB

Anies Baswedan and Cak Imin (DOK Diah Ayu/VOI)

Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Muhaimin Iskandar said that his party was still opening up space for Anies Baswedan if he wanted to register as a candidate for Governor of DKI Jakarta in the 2024 Pilkada. Cak Imin admitted that until now his former presidential candidate pair in the 2024 presidential election has not expressed their desire to run again in the DKI gubernatorial election to PKB. This was conveyed by Cak Imin on the sidelines of the event for the selection of candidates for regional heads for the Banten, DKI Jakarta and West Java Province sessions. "(Anies) has not (registered). Indeed, we are open until the end of registration," said Cak Imin in Jakarta, Thursday, May 2. On the one hand, PKB has prepared its party cadres, namely Ida Fauziyah who is currently the Minister of Manpower to be promoted in the DKI Jakarta gubernatorial election. However, PKB still needs other parties to form a coalition to nominate Ida as a candidate for DKI 1. "We are realistic. But if we can build a coalition, seen with the character of Mbak Ida, if we can build a axis, we will encourage the governor. Because indeed this Pilkada has an unpredictable configuration," said Deputy Secretary General of PKB Syaiful Huda. Some time ago, Anies Baswedan was asked about the opportunity for him to run again as a candidate for the Governor of DKI Jakarta in the 2024 Pilkada. Responding to this, Anies even joked. Initially, Anies admitted that he still wanted to take a break and had not thought about further steps in politics, including his candidacy as regional head. "Everything that concerns the next step, give a short break. Break it up, arrange it first, close the book," said Anies after the disbandment of the AMIN national team at his residence, Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, Tuesday, April 30. Hearing this, Muhaimin Iskandar who was beside him felt provoked to continue the questions previously asked by the media crew. Cak Imin immediately "shooted" by asking when Anies would announce his future political steps. "What month is the announcement?" said Cak Imin greeted with laughter.

Anies also answered Cak Imin's question jokingly. The former governor of DKI Jakarta asked Cak Imin to pray istikharah so that he could get instructions. "Usually Gus Imin is determined. We are waiting for Gus Imin's istikharah first," Anies replied with a laugh.