Party Machines And Umar Wahid Can Determine PDIP Victory In Central Java Gubernatorial Election

KH Umar Wahid is said to be the determinant of PDIP's victory in the Central Java gubernatorial election. (online sugarcane photo)

JAKARTA UIN political observer Walisongo Semarang, Kholidul Adib, assessed that the support of a large coalition that represents Joko Widodo-Prabowo Subianto's political power is one of the factors that causes Ahmad Luthfi-Taj Yasin's electability advantage over Andika Perkasa-Hendrar Prihadi ahead of the 2024 Central Java gubernatorial election.

In addition to support from the Jokowi-Prabowo representation, Luthfi-Yasin is a combination that represents nationalists and religious. These two factors make them look more massive in the field and their logistics are also considered adequate. Meanwhile, Andika-Hendi has a weakness that only represents one political color and does not represent the santri, "he explained, Sunday, October 6, 2024.

He revealed that the Andika-Hendi pair were late in holding socialization. Even though their volunteer groups have started to grow in various regions, there are many segments of society that have not been touched by the couple in Central Java, including students.

"The remaining two months must be utilized properly, including during the campaign period to go down directly to meet residents, be it students, millennials and Generation Z," he added.

According to Adib, although his electability is far adrift of Luthfi-Yasin, the Andika-Hendi pair still have the opportunity to win the Central Java gubernatorial election, provided they are able to maximize the PDIP's political engine to bulldoze Luthfi-Yasin's vote bases.

Meanwhile, for students, Andika-Hendi's electability can also rise by maximizing the role of KH Umar Wahid who is now appointed as chairman of the winning team. This is because Gus Dur's younger brother is a popular figure in Central Java, so he can win the votes of students.

"Andika-Hendi is supported by Megawati and promoted by PDIP as the winner of the legislative elections in Central Java, especially in 26 districts and cities. If the party engine is moved simultaneously to the lower level, it has the potential to gain a lot of votes," said Adib.