YOGYAKARTA - Gerindra Party politician Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno confirmed that he would immediately meet the general chairman of the Prabowo Subianto party to explain the issue of him trying to advance to the United Development Party (PPP).
"I will tabayyun first ask my friends to give me a chance for some time, for me to be tabayyu'. Later I will also report it immediately, but later after playing with him," said Sandiaga to the media crew after the PPP 50th Harlah Commemoration Ceremony at Kridosono Stadium, Yogyakarta City, Antara, Sunday, January 8.
According to Sandiaga, communication with the leadership is to meet directly, not convey through the mass media.
"We will ask for time soon, but wait for his readiness," said the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.
When asked if he planned to run for the 2024 presidential election through PPP, Sandiaga emphasized that it depended on the blessing of the kiai.
"This is the realm of party leaders, I follow (following) party leaders and kiai, 'peninisepuh' (older) and of course all of that must get blessing," he said.
"I also have to respect the party leadership where I belongs now," said Sandi.
In accordance with the political adab, he hopes to continue to have a good relationship with the Gerindra Party and also Prabowo Subianto. "We must jointly maintain unity and harmony," he said.
Sandiaga also does not want polemics about him not attending the inauguration of the Election Winning Body (Bappilu), and the Gerindra Party Presidential Winning Body in West Jakarta, last Saturday was extended.
"If I am invited, I will come. In Yogyakarta, I will come, especially in Jakarta," he said.
Chairman of the Advisory Council of the PPP, Romahurmuziy, said that Sandiaga Uno was one of the national figures who was most diligent in attending the party bearing the Kaaba symbol.
"At most, I am diligent in attending all PPP events in various corners," said the politician who is often called Romy.
Romy ensured that PPP was ready to open the door wide, even rolling out the red carpet if in the end Sandiaga Uno decided to join.
"We certainly respect Pak Sandi's political rights because he is still listed as a KTA holder (sign card) of another party. But if he finally decides to anchor to PPP I can only say 'ahlan wa sahlan' welcome," he added.
Previously, Gerindra Party Chairman Prabowo Subianto mentioned party cadres who wanted to leave the party by saying that if they wanted to separate, then it would be a good separation.
"If you want to separate, be a good separate. Go ahead," Prabowo said when delivering a speech, at the Gerindra Party Presidential Winning Body Office, Jakarta, Saturday, December 7.
Prabowo said that if he felt unsuitable with him, then there would be no problem finding another party.
According to him, there is nothing wrong with changing parties. Prabowo referred to himself as a Golkar Party cadre before resigning.
"I 'gadep' ketum, I wrote a letter of resignation to the Golkar Party to say goodbye," said Prabowo.
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