Asahan Regent Surya Suddenly Appointed By Golkar To Be Cawagub Bobby Nasutioon

North Sumatra cagub Bobby Afif Nasution (left) and future candidate for Deputy Governor of North Sumatra Surya (right) took a photo with North Sumatra Golkar DPD Chairman Musa Rajekshah (medium) in Medan, Monday (15/7/2024). (ANTARA/HO-Golkar Party)

North Sumatra gubernatorial candidate Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution said the appointment of Regent Asahan Surya to accompany him as a candidate for deputy governor of North Sumatra was a bright spot in the 2024 Pilkada contestation. "The appointment of Pak Surya is a bright spot after the emergence of the names that have existed so far," Bobby said after the technical guidance event of the Golkar Party in Medan, reported by ANTARA, Monday, July 15.

Bobby said that the determination of Surya as his partner to compete in the North Sumatra Pilkada was the best choice.

This is because Surya has received the blessing of the General Chair of the Golkar Party, Airlangga Hartarto, and it has been agreed by the Chairman of the North Sumatra Golkar DPD, Musa Rajekshah.

"According to the direction of the General Chairperson and Chairman of the North Sumatra DPD, those who accompanied him were confirmed by Golkar Party cadres. What is certain is that the figure promoted by the Golkar Party is the best cadre because we know that Golkar Party cadres are extraordinary," said Bobby. With Surya's appointment as his companion proposed by the Golkar Party, Bobby Nasution said he was waiting for a follow-up to the party bearing the banyan tree, to be decided together with the supporting party in the coalition.

"Of course, I personally and the Gerindra Party are waiting for the continuation," he said.

The North Sumatra Golkar Party DPD announced that the Regent of Asahan Surya was the pair Bobby Nasution for the 2024 North Sumatra Pilkada.

Chairman of the North Sumatra Golkar Party DPD Chairman of the North Sumatra Golkar DPD Musa Rajekshah stated that Surya's determination from Golkar was to accompany Bobby who was promoted by Gerindra based on mutual approval.

"We have agreed from the coalition party. Because Bobby is from Gerindra, his partner is from Golkar. I consulted with the General Chair and finally agreed to be Mr. Surya. Bobby didn't mind and accepted that," said Ijeck, Musa Rajekshah's nickname.

Regarding the reasons for the selection of Surya, Ijeck said that the man was already experienced in the world of politics, especially in the North Sumatra region.

Surya is the regent of Asahan for two terms and a Golkar cadre since 1978.

"He is also in government, both as deputy regent and regent. His experience in the government is sufficient. In addition, he is also very mature," said Ijeck.