Projo Signs To Join Gerindra, This Is Dasco's Response

Daily Chairperson of the Gerindra Party, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad (Nailin/VOI)

JAKARTA - The daily chairman of the Gerindra Party, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, admitted that he had not received an official report regarding the Projo volunteer plan to join the party led by President Prabowo Subianto.

"I haven't heard directly. If we hear directly later, of course we will respond," said Dasco in his statement, Sunday, November 2.

However, Dasco emphasized that Gerindra is always open to support from various parties. "Gerindra is ready to accept big waves from anywhere. If that's an aspiration, of course we will consider being accommodated," he said.

Dasco's statement came after the General Chairperson of Projo, Budi Arie Setiadi, in a speech opening the congress called for volunteers to strengthen President Prabowo's political agenda. He even mentioned the possibility of himself joining political parties.

"Please allow, if one day I party, I hope Projo's friends can understand. You don't have to ask what party," said Budi Arie, who was greeted with boisterous applause from congress participants.

The sign also raises speculation that some Jokowi volunteers will dock to Gerindra to strengthen the political base of Prabowo's government in the future.