Jakarta Gubernatorial Election Called To Be A Big Bet Anies Baswedan

Photo : Anies Baswedan and Ahok (Special)

JAKARTA The name Anies Baswedan is included in one of the candidates in the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election (Pilgub). However, Anies was warned if he decided to compete in the Jakarta gubernatorial election.

According to Indonesian Political Indicators researcher Bawono Kumoro, advancing in the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election will be a big gamble for Anies. Because, if he progresses and wins, then he will return to the political stage for the next few years.

On the other hand, if they advance and lose, then Anies' political rays will be fainter after losing twice in the election contestation.

Defense twice in political contestation in the same year is not good for Anies Baswedan's personal and political image. Even on the other hand, he needs a stage in the sense of public office," he said, Friday, May 10, 2024.

Moreover, if you look at the names of the candidates lately, Anies is expected to have to compete with Basuki Tjahaja Purnama alias Ahok and Ridwan Kamil.

"From the electability survey data of the cagub candidates that we conducted a few months ago, it is not far from the names of Ahok, Anies, and Ridwan Kamil," added Bawono.

However, of the three names, none of its electability exceeds 50 percent, with differences not far apart.

"This is what makes the Jakarta gubernatorial election a big bet for Anies, especially in terms of risks for the continuation of his political career in the national arena," said Bawono.

"Obviously"