Support Khofifah-Emil Dardak In The East Java Gubernatorial Election, Prabowo: Proven Its Performance

Gerindra Chairman Prabowo Subianto with Khofifah Indar Parawansa/PHOTO: Nailin In Saroh-VOI

JAKARTA - The elected President for the 2024-2029 period as well as the General Chair of the Gerindra Party Prabowo Subianto supports the pair Khofifah Indar Parawansa-Emil Elistianto in the 2024 East Java Governor Election (Pilgub Jatim).

The support was stated by Prabowo after receiving the presence of Khofifah-Emil at her residence on Jalan Kertanegara 4 South Jakarta, Friday, June 7.

"We from the Gerindra Party have decided to carry, nominate and support Mrs. Khofifah and Mr. Emil Dardak as Governor and Deputy Governor of East Java for the next 5 years," said Prabowo.

Prabowo then revealed the reason for his party to support Khofifah-Emil. He considered that the incumbent pair's performance had been proven.

"The Gerindra Party together with friends from the Forward Indonesia Coalition will also work hard to make Mrs. Khofifah and Mas Emil a success because they have proven their performance, achievements, and improve the welfare of the people of East Java," said Prabowo.

According to the chairman of the Gerindra Party's Board of Trustees, East Java as one of the key provinces needs to accelerate progress in the right hands. So that he supports Khofifah-Emil again leading East Java.

"We need them to accelerate, accelerate the progress of East Java as one of the key provinces in Indonesia," he said.

Meanwhile, Khofifah expressed her gratitude for the support of the Gerindra Party, especially Prabowo. On this occasion, Khofifah emphasized that she and Emil Dardak were ready to work hard for the people of East Java.

"We thank you that trust, mandate are entrusted to us. Mas Emil Dardak and I, God willing, we are ready to work hard," said Khofifah.

In addition to conveying support marked by a recommendation letter given by the Gerindra Party, Prabowo and Khofifah also discussed a number of things, related to the spotlight of the two about the conflict in Gaza, Palestine.