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Two out of three Jakarta gubernatorial candidates ready for TV debate
Jakarta gubernatorial candidates Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama and Anies Baswedan are set to attend a debate hosted by a private television station at the Djakarta Theater in Central Jakarta on Thursday.
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Upbeat – Jakarta gubernatorial candidate Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (center) takes a picture with residents during a campaign visit to Jl. Tegal Parang Selatan, Mampang, South Jakarta, on Wednesday. (Antara/Ferly Aris Mahendra)
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akarta gubernatorial candidates Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama and Anies Baswedan are set to attend a debate hosted by a private television station at the Djakarta Theater in Central Jakarta on Thursday. Ahok and Anies will be present with their running mates, Djarot Saiful Hidayat and Sandiaga Uno, respectively.
Like a previous gubernatorial debate hosted by another private television station on Dec. 9, candidate Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono and his running mate, Sylviana Murni, have decided not to attend today’s debate.
According to Agus, attending the gubernatorial candidates debates held by the two private television stations is purely a matter of choice. He said candidates were only required to attend television debates officially conducted by the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta). Therefore, he said he hoped no parties would make a fuss over his decision.
“I have prepared my own strategy. I respect other people's choices and I hope they can respect mine,” Agus told journalists during a campaign visit to Jl. Tegal Parang Selatan, Mampang Prapatan, South Jakarta, on Wednesday.
Agus’ absence in the TV debate on Dec. 9 was criticized by Anies and Sandiaga campaign team member Anggawira. He said Agus did not want to attend the debate simply because he was not ready to lead the capital. (ebf)
