JAKARTA - The National Awakening Party (PKB) responded to the meeting of Gerindra Party chairman Prabowo Subianto with East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa in Surabaya, yesterday.
Wakekjen PKB Syaiful Huda mengaku partainya tak khawatir soal pertemuan itu. Termasuk jika ada tawaran Khofifah menjadi cawapres Prabowo.
"No (worry, res), no. To this day there is no other option," Huda told reporters at the DPR building, Jakarta, Tuesday, February 14.
According to Huda, Prabowo and Khofifah's meeting was a gathering. "Ordinary gatherings," he said.
Huda explained that since the beginning PKB and Gerindra had agreed on a charter agreement that would widen the wings of the coalition. One way, he said, is to stay in touch.
"There is a dictum in the charter item, widening many parties, including widening the coalition. Now widening the coalition, you can add parties, you can add figures, to strengthen," he said.
Including, added Huda, inviting Khofifah to join PKB and Gerindra. "Align all parties, including Mrs. Khofifah, if necessary, join because that's the spirit," said Huda.
Previously, Prabowo Subianto and Khofifah Indar Parawansa held a closed dinner meeting at a restaurant in the city of Surabaya, Monday, February 13.
Prabowo admitted that he learned a lot about the history of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the problem of NU and Khofifah's efforts to continue communication with the middle eastern world, especially in terms of academics.
"I think he is one of the figures who has the ability at the level of the state and nation," said Prabowo.
Prabowo was also amazed by Khofifah's ability and insight to preserve moderate Islam. "I learned a lot from him," he said.
When asked by the media about the possibility of joining each other as presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2024 election, Prabowo did not deny this. He again gave an assessment that Khofifah was a capable figure.
"I have answered, he is one of the figures who has the ability at the level of the state and nation. Of course, we have a lot of considerations to discuss," said Prabowo.
It is known that Prabowo and Khofifah's meeting was the second time. The meeting was held behind closed doors and took place intensively. The first meeting of the two was during a dinner together at the Grahadi State Building, Surabaya, on May 3, 2022.
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