'Tempted' By Democrats, Bey Machmudin Affirms There Is No Desire To Advance In The West Java Regional Head Election

Archives - Acting Governor of West Java Beyvi Machmudin gave a statement at BIJB Kertajati, Majalengka, West Java. (ANTARA/Ricky Prayoga)

Acting Governor of West Java Beyxi Machmudin received a visit from the Chairman of the West Java Democratic Party DPD Anton Sukartono Suratto and confirmed his position in the 2024 West Java Regional Head Election to the party's top brass. Bey emphasized to the DPD officials of the Democratic Party that he had absolutely no intention of participating in the 2024 West Java Pilkada contestation. Bey said he only wanted to complete his duties as acting governor until the inauguration of the governor and deputy governor was elected as a result of the 2024 Pilkada. "In addition to conveying that they both want to advance West Java, Pak Anton also asked if I would run in the regional elections later. I answered that I was on duty according to what was given to me, namely I served in West Java only until the definitive governor was elected. So, I will not run in the regional elections," he said. when confirmed by reporters in Bandung, Antara, Tuesday, May 14. He emphasized that there is no desire to run as a candidate for governor and will only work as well as possible until the end of his term as Acting Governor of West Java. According to Bey, the West Java Democratic Party officials welcomed the statement. "They welcome them, they will support what I will do over the next few months," he said. Previously, the Chairman of the DPD of the West Java Provincial Democratic Party, Anton Sukartono Suratto, revealed his party's offer to Acting Governor of West Java Bey Kalioni Machmudin to be promoted as a candidate for regional head in the 2024 West Java Pilkada. According to Anton, the attempt to approach the Acting Governor of West Java was because Bey Machmudin was considered a potential figure. However, the offer was rejected because Bey did not have the ambition to run in the 2024 West Java Pilkada. "We asked if he wanted to continue again or not. It turned out that he didn't want to continue, yes, that's it. The point is we will support whatever they do today and in the future until it's finished," said Anton after meeting Bey Machmudin at Gedung Sate Bandung, Tuesday. That way, added Anton, the West Java Democrat Party will again carry out political safaris and the closest plans to meet the PKS and Golkar administrators in an effort to knit the coalition against the 2024 West Java Pilkada.

"Today we meet PKS, the day after tomorrow with Golkar. We want to know the person. Whether it fits us or not. The point is that the Democrats will carry the best for West Java," he said.