Luhut Claims Golkar Is Fine After Airlangga's Resignation

Coordinating Minister For Maritime Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan/DOK PHOTO: Nailin In Saroh-VOI

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Golkar Party, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, said that the internal situation of the Golkar Party was in good condition, especially after Airlangga Hartarto's resignation from the general chairman.

"Nothing, it doesn't indicate anything. Golkar is fine," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, August 14.

Luhut, who is also the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, emphasized that the presence of several important figures such as Bahlil Lahadalia and Bambang Soesatyo did not show any special issues in the party bearing the banyan tree symbol.

Regarding the issue that developed after Airlangga's resignation, Luhut admitted that he did not know whether he supported the Extraordinary National Conference (Munaslub) or not.

"Where would I know. Later you will ask about the flow of the poll, I will answer," he said, emphasizing his focus on issues outside the party.

When asked about the name Bahlil Lahadalia who was mentioned as a candidate for chairman of Golkar, Luhut considered this part of the rights of the Golkar National Conference (Munas).

"It's good, that's the right of the National Conference," he said.

He also confirmed that the Golkar National Conference had been scheduled for December 20, 2024 and regarding the reason for the appointment of the National Conference schedule, Luhut suggested asking the National Conference committee directly.

Luhut also answered questions about the involvement of outsiders in Golkar matters with answers that did not provide further details at all.

When asked if Bahlil had ever discussed the chair of chairman of Golkar, Luhut confirmed that the meeting had taken place. However, Luhut did not reveal the results.