Ganjar-AHY Meet On Friday, Democrat: It's Called Communication, We Keep Knitting

JAKARTA - The Central Executive Board (DPP) of the Democratic Party spoke about the video of the meeting between its general chairman, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) and the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo at the Nurul Hidayah Mosque in Brawijaya, South Jakarta.

Head of the Strategic Communications Agency for the DPP Democratic Party, Herzaky Mahendra Putra, said that the meeting of the two figures took place at the mosque when the two were performing Friday prayers on June 24.

"They both pray Friday at the same mosque," Herzaky told reporters quoted on Saturday, June 25.

The two of them, continued Herzaky, just talked casually about each other's news. But, he made sure the communication between these two figures would continue.

Moreover, AHY and the Democratic Party are committed to cooperating with regional heads, including Ganjar Pranowo. "The name is communication, of course we will continue to knit," he said.

"Kantum AHY has the commitment of the members of the Democratic Council in each region, must work well with the local regional head, to help the people in their respective regions," added Herzaky.

Previously, Ganjar and AHY compactly stated that the meeting happened by accident.

"On Friday," AHY said when met at the residence of Gerindra Party Chairman Prabowo Subianto on Jalan Kertanegara Number IV, South Jakarta, Friday night, June 24.

Meanwhile, Ganjar admitted that he was praying near his house. There was no discussion whatsoever at the meeting.

"(Meeting AHY, ed) at the mosque near the house," said Ganjar when contacted by VOI.

The meeting between Ganjar and AHY was recorded in a video that was widely circulated.

In the 20-second video, Ganjar and AHY, who met at the mosque, seemed to greet each other. AHY was heard asking how the PDI-P II 2021 National Working Meeting (Rakernas) would be held on 21-23 June 2022.

"Yesterday, the National Working Meeting went smoothly," said AHY.

Ganjar answered that question that the PDIP National Working Meeting was running smoothly. He also mentioned that during the agenda he was staying at the PDIP Party School, Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta.

"Yes, thank God, thank God, let's go camping first," said Ganjar.