Ridwan Kamil: Golkar Masih Bahas Sosok Yang Maju Di Pilkada Jakarta

Golkar politician Ridwan Kamil gave a statement to reporters at I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali, Friday (31/5/2024). ANTARA/Narda Margaretha Sinambela

DENPASAR - Golkar politician and former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil admitted that the central leadership council (DPP) is still discussing the assignment to advance into the DKI Jakarta Pilkada.

"If I may be honest, today, who is with whom, where, what I know is still being discussed at the DPP level," said Ridwan Kamil when met by the media crew at Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, reported by ANTARA, Friday, May 31.

According to him, the candidate for the party head with the banyan tree symbol was more relevant in July. This is because the decision is more mature and the names have narrowed.

"So, I will announce later, where will Ridwan Kamil go? But Ridwan Kamil with whom, where?" he explained.

In addition, he emphasized that until now two assignment letters from the Golkar Party DPP to run in the 2024 Simultaneous Pilkada are still valid.

The chairman of Golkar Airlangga Hartarto's request for Ridwan Kamil to advance in West Java and DKI Jakarta is to boost electability.

Previously, Thursday (11/11/2023), former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil revealed that he received two assignment letters from the Golkar Party DPP to run in the 2024 Regional Head Election.

"I received two assignment letters, one in West Java, two in DKI (Jakarta). So, the letters are two," said Ridwan while attending the West Java Village Government Association (APDESI) Working Meeting in Bandung, Thursday.

Regarding where to determine the direction of politics in 2024, Ridwan Kamil admitted that he still prioritizes staying in West Java. However, based on a letter of assignment given by the Golkar Party DPP, it is possible that he will take part in DKI Jakarta

"Because they were given two, the priority remains in West Java, but they are asked to keep trying to take part according to their assignment in DKI Jakarta," said Kang Emil, his nickname.