Regarding Projo Meeting With Gerindra, Gibran: Volunteers Must Arrest The President

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka gave a press statement at Rendani Airport, Manokwari, West Papua, Tuesday (4/11/2025). ANTARA/Mentari Dwi Gayati

JAKARTA - Vice President (Vice President) Gibran Rakabuming Raka responded and appreciated the decision of the General Chairperson of the Projo Volunteer Organization, Budi Arie Setiadi, who planned to move closer to the Gerindra Party. Gibran assessed that Budi Arie's desire to join the party led by President Prabowo Subianto was the right of citizens and it was fitting for volunteers to be centered on the President. "I think it is the right of citizens to join any party. All the strength of volunteers must educate the President," said Gibran when giving a press statement at Rendani Airport, Manokwari, West Papua, Tuesday, was confiscated by Antara. Gibran assessed that Budi Arie's decision to be anchored to the Gerindra Party was a good and appropriate decision. According to Gibran, by joining Projo volunteers to Gerindra, it can ensure that the President's vision and priority programs run well. "I think it has been a good decision, the right decision. (Regarding) ensures that the vision and mission, programs (President) are running well," said Gibran.

‎‎Putra sulung Presiden ke-7 RI Joko Widodo (Jokowi) itu juga mengapresiasi relawan Projo yang sebelumnya mendukung Jokowi, kini mendukung agenda politik Presiden Prabowo.‎‎"Jadi saya berikan apresiasi untuk Projo," kata Gibran.‎‎Dalam kesempatan sebelumnya pada Kongres III Projo, Sabtu 1 November, Budi Arie menyerukan kepada relawan Projo untuk memperkuat partai politik yang dipimpin Prabowo guna mendukung seluruh agenda politik Presiden.‎‎“Kita berharap bisa memperkuat agenda politik Pak Prabowo agar kepemimpinan Prabowo bisa lebih kuat, lebih solid. Dan karena itu, kita akan memperkuat seluruh agenda politik Presiden dengan memperkuat partai politik pimpinan Presiden,” kata dia.‎‎Ia pun berharap relawan Projo bisa memahami jika dirinya suatu saat akan bergabung dengan partai politik tertentu. Meskipun demikian, dia tidak memerinci nama partai politik yang ia maksud.‎‎“Mohon izin jika suatu saat saya berpartai, teman-teman Projo bisa memahaminya. Enggak usah ditanya lagi partainya apa. Karena apa? Saya mungkin satu-satunya orang yang diminta oleh Presiden langsung di sebuah forum,” ujarnya.‎