There Are Ganjarist Volunteers, PDIP: Wow, This Is Not The Time To Be Supportive, Presidential Election Is Still Far Away

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (Photo: Twitter @ganjarpranowo)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) responded to a number of people forming a volunteer named Ganjarist (Ganjar Pranowo Towards Indonesia One) who declared himself to support the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo running as a presidential candidate in 2024.

“Wow, this is not the time to support each other. Young people have a tendency to be in a hurry," senior PDIP politician Hendrawan Supratikno told reporters, Tuesday, June 1.

Hendrawan admitted that he appreciated the group's enthusiasm to support their favorite presidential candidate.

"But often misread the signs and political culture," he said.

Moreover, he said, currently PDIP has not thought about the 2024 presidential election because it is still 3 years away.

“The presidential election is still far away. For PDIP, the choice of presidential and vice-presidential candidates is the prerogative of the Chairman. It is better to channel resources and fighting energy to the success of pandemic handling programs and national economic recovery," said Hendrawan.

Previously, the volunteers who were members of Ganjarist agreed that Ganjar Pranowo was the best person who could replace President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

“We have agreed to carry Mr. Ganjar Pranowo as one of the nation's best sons who are the most compatible who can continue what Mr. Jokowi has done. This is the time, meaning there must be fresher candidates, more capable, compatible with Mr. Jokowi," said Ganjarist General Chair, Mazdjo Pray, at a press conference at Neo+ Hotel, South Jakarta, Tuesday, June 1.

Mazdjo also emphasized that Ganjarist was formed not at Ganjar's request, but at the initiative of the volunteers.