15-Year Consistency Supports Prabowo, PAN Says It Deserves To Get Many Ministers' Allotments

Secretary General of the National Mandate Party as well as member of the Indonesian House of Representatives for the 2024 period, Eko Hendro Purnomo alias Eko Patrio (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Secretary General of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Hendro Purnomo or who is familiarly called Eko Patrio, said that his party deserves many cabinet ministers Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Eko explained that PAN was the only political party that faithfully supported Prabowo for 15 years.

"We want as much as possible. We have been accompanying him for 15 years (Prabowo) and have contributed for the previous three terms," said Eko Patrio at the DPR building, parliament complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Thursday.

"So, for me, if we are asked for our hopes, of course PAN hopes to get something significant as the result of our efforts towards Mr. Prabowo," he added.

However, Eko Patrio emphasized that the determination of the cabinet minister was Prabowo's prerogative as president. Eko admitted that PAN Chairman Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) had been invited to talk by Prabowo regarding the formation of a cabinet for the next five years.

"Talks are still partial and disbursed. However, for discussion, that is certain. This means that Pak Zul as chairman of the party has been invited to have a dialogue by Pak Prabowo," he said.

Regarding the issue of the five-seat quota for PAN, Eko Patrio stated that his party hopes to get more ministerial rations.

"Yes, pray. Bismillah," he added.

Internally PAN, talks about ministerial positions are still dynamic. Eko Patrio emphasized that PAN would prioritize Zulhas to sit as a minister in Prabowo-Gibran's cabinet.

"This means that Zulhas will definitely be prioritized. If you get a seat, it is a form of waqf for people who are competent in their fields. We will also choose professionals in their fields, because what is needed is a cabinet that prioritizes professionalism," concluded Eko Patrio.