Gathering To East Java, Prabowo Is Considered To Be Close To Khofifah For The 2024 Presidential Election

JAKARTA - The General Chair of the Gerindra Party, Prabowo Subianto, is considered to be approaching East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parwansa to run in the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres).

This assessment was conveyed by the Executive Director of Indonesia Political Review, Ujang Komarudin. He assessed Prabowo's move to visit East Java to meet Khofifah on Tuesday, May 3.

"It is possible that Pak Prabowo is approaching Khofifah," said Ujang when contacted by VOI, Wednesday, May 4.

He said that Prabowo could take this step. Moreover, Ujang had heard information that a team from the former Danjen Kopassus was trying to meet Khofifah some time ago.

"Last year I even heard that there was a Prabowo team to approach Khofifah. So the friendly approach could lead to Prabowo-Khofifah," he said.

It's just that, Ujang assesses, this approach can still be shaken later. Moreover, this is determined by political dynamics that can continue to develop.

"But it all depends on the political dynamics that develop until later," he said.

This political observer also said that Prabowo saw the potential of Khofifah as the Governor of East Java and a cadre of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). So, the approach tried to do.

"Not only as a female NU figure. Khofifah is also the governor with the second largest number of votes in Indonesia after West Java," said Ujang.

As previously reported, the General Chair of the Gerindra Party, Prabowo Subianto, met with kiai to the Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa during his visit to East Java. The visit was made in the moment of Eid Al-Fitr 1443 Hijri.

Prabowo met Khofifah at the Grahadi Building, Surabaya, East Java. During the meeting, Prabowo and Khofifah wished each other a happy holiday. "Minal Aidin wal Faizin, Mrs. Khofifah," said Prabowo.

"Sorry to be born and inner Mr. Prabowo, please sir," said Khofifah in the lobby of the Grahadi Building.

On that occasion, Prabowo, accompanied by Khofifah, saw a photo of the previous governor of East Java. Furthermore, while eating dinner the two had time to discuss.

In the discussion, as stated by Muzani, Khofifah conveyed the success of ten districts in East Java which were able to supply food needs for the eastern part of Indonesia.

In addition, Khofifah also showcased that pineapple is one of the leading agricultural products from East Java. The pineapple fruit comes from superior seeds whose seeds were found from the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) and planted on the slopes of Mount Kelud.

"This pineapple is planted from the slopes of Mount Kelud. One of the superior seeds whose seeds were found from the IPB campus," said Muzani.

After the meeting, Prabowo and Khofifah exchanged books. Prabowo gave two of his books, entitled Paradox Indonesia and Military Leadership, which he signed.

Meanwhile, Khofifah gave a book containing the story of her journey and work as the Governor of East Java.