Raffi Ahmad’s Light-Hearted Iftar with Indonesia’s Vice President-Elect, Gibran Rakabuming: A Tale of Friendship and Humor

A Joke In Between Friends

The highlight of their celebration was an amusing exchange regarding that would certainly pay for the iftar meal. Raffi jokingly recommended that Gibran, the Vice President-Elect, ought to treat him, to which Gibran replied in a regular Jokowi family fashion– tranquil and spirited– that they would certainly pay independently. This light-hearted small talk brought giggling and showcased their down-to-earth individualities.

Previously, PDIP DPP Chairperson Eriko Sotarduga mentioned that if they collaborate with PKB to support Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta Pilkada, their party would offer the East Java gubernatorial seat from PDIP. “For example, in Jakarta, if PKB becomes the gubernatorial candidate. Can PDIP become the gubernatorial candidate in East Java? It’s possible, not a barter, but that’s what cooperation is, we cannot cooperate selfishly, imposing our ego, as we cannot advance alone,” said Eriko at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday.

The meeting focused on inflation and the 2024 local elections (Pilkada). “Oh yes, when party leaders meet, they talk about many things. But what we discussed was inflation. We also discussed the Pilkada,” Zulhas told reporters in the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta, Friday, June 14, 2024. Zulkifli Hasan mentioned he suggested the former Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, If you have any kind of concerns relating to where and ways to utilize Social media job openings, you can contact us at our own website. to be put forward for the 2023 Jakarta Pilkada. According to him, the suggestion was agreed upon by the party leaders present at the gathering. “Yes, I suggested Ridwan Kamil for Jakarta, and everyone agreed,” he remarked. When asked whether Kaesang would accompany Ridwan Kamil in the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada, Zulkifli Hasan said that it had not been decided yet. However, he stated that the party leaders required Kaesang to win the Pilkada. “Yes, I believe so. I informed at that time to the President whether Kaesang could. The President responded, ‘No’. But the parties require him,” he added. “Yes, but the parties need him. For what? To win,” continued. He believes that Ridwan Kamil wouldn’t mind whoever runs with him in the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada, as long as it brings victory. Zulkifli Hasan stated that Ridwan Kamil’s running mate will be decided by the party leaders. “Mr. RK (Ridwan Kamil) is fine with anyone as long as they win. As long as they secure victory, we will decide together,” said Zulkifli Hasan.

**PKB: We Want to Build Jakarta with PDIP** The National Awakening Party (PKB) expressed a desire to work together with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) to build Jakarta. PKB Secretary-General Hasanuddin Wahid stated that PKB cadres and grassroots are pushing for Anies Baswedan to run in the Jakarta Pilkada. According to him, the decision would be even more effective if PDIP joins in supporting Anies. “Basically, we want to build Jakarta together, and PDIP also joins in,” said Hasanuddin Wahid to reporters on June 25, 2024. Hasanuddin mentioned that if PDIP joins PKB and PKS in supporting Anies, it would be even better and increase the chances of winning. “We are happy, the more support for Mas Anies, the better,” he said.

nFurthermore, Ono hopes that the 2024 presidential and legislative elections, which were marked by massive, structured, and systematic fraud (TSM), will not be repeated in the 2024 simultaneous Pilkada

This is because the chances of winning are higher as the election will not go to two rounds. “Yes, actually, two or three coalitions are interesting. For us, two coalitions are more attractive; our chances of winning are higher. If there are three coalitions, it could go to two rounds, which we are also considering,” said Pipin at the Sahid Hotel, Jakarta, on Monday. Pipin mentioned that the possibility of forming a new coalition for the Jakarta Pilgub is still open. However, this must be discussed with other political parties (parpol). “All these possibilities exist, and we are just one party among many, so we need to talk together,” he stated.

**PKS Invites NasDem and PKB to Support Anies-Sohibul Iman Pair** Ahmad Syaikhu will invite other political parties (parpol) to support the Anies Baswedan-Sohibul Iman pair in the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada. According to Syaikhu, his party still lacks the seats needed to register gubernatorial and deputy gubernatorial candidates in the Jakarta Pilkada. “Therefore, we have already communicated with our coalition from the previous presidential election,” stated Syaikhu. In the 2024 presidential election, PKS joined a coalition with the NasDem Party and the National Awakening Party (PKB) to endorse the number one pair Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar (AMIN). According to Syaikhu, he has communicated with NasDem Party Chairman Surya Paloh. Syaikhu said that Surya Paloh welcomed the Anies Baswedan-Sohibul Iman pair positively. “Praise be to God, Mr. Surya Paloh also gave a positive signal for this nomination,” explained Syaikhu. Communication, Syaikhu continued, will soon be continued to other political parties, including with PKB Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar (Cak Imin). “He (Cak Imin) is on a flight, so God willing, we will talk after this. We will communicate and visit PKB too, we hope we can unite in endorsing leadership in DKI Jakarta,” said Syaikhu.

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