PPP Regarding Erick Thohir's 2024 Presidential Candidate Calls A Potential Figure, But Still Observing

SOE Minister Erick Thohir (Photo: SOE Public Relations)

JAKARTA - SOE Minister Erick Thohir is said to have the opportunity to run in the 2024 presidential election. Even Erick's name has appeared in the presidential candidate survey.

Erick's electability has also recently increased as a presidential candidate. However, Erick had to find a political vehicle if he wanted to advance in the five-year contest. The United Development Party (PPP) stated that it opened the door wide to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2024 General Election from outside the party. In fact, the Kaaba party is observing potential candidates, including Erick Thohir. "And we are currently keeping an eye on a number of figures including those in the cabinet such as Erick Thohir, Sandiaga Uno, Mahfud MD, Tito Karnavian, Budi Gunawan, in addition to the Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas who is the general chairman of PPP himself," said PPP Deputy General Chair Arsul Sani to VOI, Thursday, October 7th. In addition to the ministers who are included in the presidential candidate exchange, PPP also looks at a number of names of regional heads. The Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, is no exception. "So they are open to being carried by PPP. Likewise for governors such as Khofifah, Anies Baswedan, Ridwan Kamil, Ganjar Pranowo," explained the chairman of the PPP faction in the DPR. PPP also views that Erick Thohir is a qualified potential figure to be featured in the 2024 presidential election.

"When asked about Pak Erick Thohir, PPP sees him as one of the potential figures to be featured," said Arsul. However, he said, PPP has not been able to determine a name to be the presidential candidate it supports. Because the 2024 presidential election is still running for 2-3 years.

"Just identification, not yet determined. It's still a long time for the election," said Arsul.