JAKARTA - Vice President (Wapres) Gibran Rakabuming Raka considers the 10th and 12th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla, as his idol, when responding to Jusuf Kalla's statement a few days ago regarding his role in making Joko Widodo the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia.
Gibran admitted that JK was indeed very experienced, especially in the field of politics and had a major contribution in conflict areas.
"Mr. JK is my senior. Mr. JK is also a mentor. He has a lot of experience. He has a lot of experience and contributions to this country, especially in conflict areas," said Gibran when giving a statement after reviewing the Sorong Regency Hospital, South West Papua, Wednesday, quoted by Antara.
Gibran also considers JK as a senior figure and his mentor, as well as an example for everyone. Because of JK's role, Gibran said he was grateful for the input and evaluation from the General Chair of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI).
"So Beliau (JK) is an example for all of us and yes, I am very grateful for the input and evaluation from Mr. JK," he said.
Gibran even considers JK, who accompanied his father, Joko Widodo (Jokowi) as the 12th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, as his idol.
"Pak JK is my idol," he added.
Gibran's statement was a response to the press statement of Jusuf Kalla or JK who said that he had an important role in the political career of Joko Widodo (Jokowi) from to becoming the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia.
JK said that he submitted Jokowi's name to PDIP General Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri for the DKI Jakarta regional head election (pilkada). In fact, JK also said that Jokowi became the 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia because of him.
When accompanying Jokowi as the 12th Vice President in the 2014-2019 period, JK admitted that Megawati asked him to be Jokowi's mentor.
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