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Greater Jakarta: Gerindra names potential governor nominees
The Gerindra Party has revealed several names, which they are considering supporting in next yearâs gubernatorial elections
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he Gerindra Party has revealed several names, which they are considering supporting in next year's gubernatorial elections.
After Bandung Mayor Ridwan Kamil dropped out of the possible candidacy, Gerindra has been searching for other options.
Several names currently being considered by the party include former trade minister Gita Wirjawan, outspoken National Narcotics Agency (BNN) chief Budi Waseso, Jakarta's Military Command chief Maj. Gen. Teddy Lhaksmana, Paramadina University Rector Firmansyah, Crescent Star Party (PBB) chairman Yusril Ihza Mahendra, and Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Jakarta chairman Boy Sadikin, who is also son of the late former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin.
Gerindra deputy chairman Sufmi Dasco Ahmad explained that the names were chosen as they were popular but had a positive reputation. For example, he said, Budi was 'assertive, not arrogant, unbiased and clean'.
Sufmi said the party had yet to make a final decision, and said that all names were still being considered.
