United Indonesia Coalition To Discuss Presidential Candidate Figure, PPP: Who Is He?

JAKARTA - Political parties that are members of the United Indonesia Coalition will hold a national meeting to discuss the presidential election until the 2024 regional head election in early June. In fact, PAN has mentioned the names of the candidates that will be promoted, ranging from the Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan to the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo.

Nevertheless, the Golkar Party stated that the discussion on the figures of presidential and vice-presidential candidates was in the final volume. While so far the new coalition is in talks for the first volume.

In line with Golkar, PPP also emphasized that currently there has been no discussion about a presidential candidate. PPP DPP chairman Achmad Baidowi said that all names of presidential candidates who appeared in the survey had the opportunity to be promoted by KIB.

"Until now, KIB has not spoken about a particular candidate. Regarding candidates, anyone has a chance," Baidowi said when confirmed, Wednesday, June 1.

Furthermore, Baidowi explained that there are a number of criteria for a presidential candidate that will be carried by KIB. The coalition, he said, would be concerned about the track record of the candidates, their capabilities, and the level of public acceptance.

"Of course, looking at the track record that is in favor of the people and also has the ability. The level of acceptance of the community will also be seen," explained Awiek, his nickname.

"Who is he? Of course, we have to sit down with our coalition colleagues first," he continued.