Sandiaga Admits He Is More Confident In Running For The Jakarta Gubernatorial Election Than West Java

Sandiaga Uno (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno indicated that he was more confident in advancing in the DKI Jakarta gubernatorial election than West Java (West Java) even though at least two political parties proposed to advance in West Java. "If DKI (Jakarta) I am much more familiar because I have participated in the elections and served as deputy governor, but there has been no assignment (to advance) in DKI, so be patient first waiting for assignment," said Sandiaga at Gedung Sate Bandung, Sunday, July 21, reported by ANTARA. Regarding the name being encouraged by PKB and PPP to advance in the West Java gubernatorial election, Sandiaga said it was necessary to work hard because West Java is a province with the largest population in Indonesia. "Incumbent itself has a good track record, and the results of various surveys show that incumbent is very strong and superior here. I myself as a cadre, there has not been an assignment from the party, including for West Java," Sandiaga said. With no assignment from PPP, Sandiaga is now focusing on the task of the ministry for the past 3 months to prepare his successor. "During the last 3 months, we have to prepare a ministry for my replacement. Therefore, we have to focus on completing several tasks and preparing batoff batons," he said. Nevertheless, Sandiaga expects the elections planned to take place on November 27, 2024, especially in West Java, running smoothly and safely. Previously, Sandiaga Uno was widely reported to be enlivening the West Java Pilgub after other names emerged, such as Ridwan Kamil from the Golkar Party), Dedi Mulyadi (Gerindra Party), Ono Surono (PDIP), and Ilham Habibie (Nasdem).

Support came from the Regional Management Board (DPW) of the Indonesian Uno Sandi House (RSI) and the entire RSI network in 18 districts and nine cities in West Java. The National Awakening Party (PKB) is also reportedly one of the parties interested in carrying Sandiaga Uno, who is a high-ranking PPP official.