Ridwan Kamil Regarding Joining Political Parties: This Month, Imsak Time Is Near

West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil (Wardhany T/VOI)

JAKARTA - West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil admitted that he would soon enter a political party in the near future. It is not yet clear the time but he ensured that the decision would be made soon. "Yes, later, the main thing is still this month. God willing, when Imsak is near," Ridwan Kamil told reporters at the Bidakara Hotel, Friday, December 9. Ridwan did not specify which party he was anchored in. When asked about the possibility of entering the Golkar Party, he just laughed. The former mayor of Bandung even threw a joke to ask the Mayor of Bogor who is also the chairman of the DPP of the National Mandate Party (PAN) Bima Arya. At that time, Bima was also present with Ridwan at the commemoration of World Anti-Corruption Day (Hakordia) which was held by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The two of them often seem to talk. "Ask Kang Bima. God willing, this month (which party to choose, ed)," he said with a laugh. Ridwan Kamil previously admitted that he was considering joining the Golkar Party. However, he also opened up opportunities to join other parties. Even so, Ridwan said that he had opened talks with Airlangga Hartarto as the General Chair of the Golkar Party. However, he never detailed the meeting. Meanwhile, the National Mandate Party (PAN) also wants Ridwan to join them. Deputy Chairperson of PAN Viva Yoga Mauladi even openly hopes that the Governor of West Java can use his party's blue suit. "I want Kang Emil to be anchored in PAN so that his heart will turn blue," Viva told reporters, Wednesday, November 30. This wish, continued Viva, was not without reason because Ridwan had a close relationship with PAN General Chair Zulkifli Hasan.