Although Ready To President, Sandiaga Uno Has Not Planned To 'Disappointed' From Gerindra To Join PPP

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno/ANTARA/Desca Lidya Natalia

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno, emphasized that he had not planned to join the United Development Party (PPP) even though he was often present at the Kaaba Party. The deputy chairman of the Gerindra Party's Board of Trustees also stated that he had no plans to leave the party even though he admitted that he was ready to run as a presidential candidate in 2024. It is known that Gerindra itself has declared General Chair Prabowo Subianto running in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Sandiaga ensured that he had no plans to move out of Gerindra and then join PPP. According to him, he often appears at PPP events because he is just to fulfill the invitation. "Oh no, it didn't go that far (joining PPP). It was an invitation from PPP,” Sandiaga told reporters at the Vice President's Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday, December 20. "There has been no discussion of joining, there is only talk about uniting the vision and mission to build Indonesia in the future," he added. According to Sandi, as a party cadre, he is ready to be assigned anywhere, including ready to be nominated as a presidential candidate to answer the aspirations of the community. Moreover, Sandi said, in Madura Gerindra, more than 80 percent of the support was received. "This is a form of appreciation from Prabowo-Sandi being there, capturing aspirations and saying that he is ready not to run again. Yes, as a party cadre and now assigned to the ministry what people's aspirations are, we must answer it with full readiness," said Sandi. Regarding his name proposed by the PPP DPW to run for the 2024 presidential election, Sandiaga also appreciated it. However, he submitted the discussion to political parties. "We appreciate it. However, the process is still dynamic and we leave the discussion to political parties and coalitions of political parties to decide, "he explained. Previously, Sandiaga Uno again made his readiness to run for the presidential candidate while attending the PPP event in Madura, East Java, Sunday, December 18, yesterday. However, the Gerindra politician said that all presidential and vice presidential candidates were in the hands of political parties. So he returned the decision regarding his candidacy for the political party itself. "Whatever the decision, we must be ready," said Sandiaga Uno while attending the PPP event in Madura. Nevertheless, Sandiaga admitted that he always coordinated with Prabowo, including the plan to run for the 2024 presidential election. "As a Gerindra cadre, I always coordinate with my leadership Mr. Prabowo and of course we welcome him with joy," he said.