Nasaruddin Umar Appears As Candidate For Vice President Ganjar, Secretary General Of PDIP: All Names Will Be Specially Processed

Ganjar Pranowo and Nasaruddin Umar. (IST)

Secretary General of the PDI-P (PDIP) Hasto Kristiyanto said that every name that appears as a candidate for vice president to accompany Ganjar Pranowo will be observed. Including the emergence of the name of the Grand Imam of the Istiqlal Mosque Nasaruddin Umar.

"All these names will be processed specifically by paying attention to many aspects, chosen to become a wise and kind leadership unit," Hasto told reporters at the Lemhanas building, Central Jakarta, Saturday, May 20.

Hasto explained that currently there are seven names presented by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and three from PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri. Thus, a total of 10 figures are included in the radar of vice presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo.

Meanwhile, regarding the emergence of Nazaruddin's name, Hasto called him a soothing figure and has a track record as a leader whose performance is unquestionable. However, the decision will not be taken rashly.

"The names (vice presidents, ed) are still being discussed and later together with political parties that have stated that they are carrying Pak Ganjar Pranowo to be discussed together," he said.

"It is being discussed as much as possible to get the best pair from Pak Ganjar Pranowo," continued Hasto.

Previously, the Chairman of the Advisory Council of PPP Romahurmuziy said that Nasaruddin was indeed a national figure who was predicted to be Ganjar Pranowo's vice presidential candidate. In fact, he met Ganjar on Thursday, May 18 in Manado.

"Kiai Nasaruddin Umar is one of the national figures that we are trying to become vice presidential candidates for Mas Ganjar," Rommy said in his statement, received in Jakarta, Tuesday.