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Mahfud announces resignation from Jokowi’s cabinet
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Vice presidential candidate Mahfud MD delivers a speech in Jakarta on Dec. 30, 2023, during a gathering of his and running mate Ganjar Pranowo's campaign team. (Antara/Asprilla Dwi Adha)
Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Mahfud MD has announced his resignation from the cabinet to allow him to focus on running for vice president and avoid any potential misuse of power ahead of the election next month.
Mahfud shared the news on the campaign trail at Pura Ulun Danu in Central Lampung regency, Lampung, on Wednesday and showed to the public the resignation letter he had prepared to give to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo soon when he has the chance to do so.
“I will give this [resignation letter] when I finally meet the president, I’ve just been carrying it around because I want to give it straightaway [to Jokowi] when I have the chance,” Mahfud said.
“I will ask permission from the President, and I will report that [my duty] is done,” Mahfud added, saying that he wanted to leave on a good note.
Previously, during a private meeting with State Secretary Pratikno on Monday night, Mahfud filed a request with the State Secretariat to hold a meeting with Jokowi.
The State Secretary said that Mahfud’s meeting request would have to wait until Thursday, when Jokowi is scheduled to return to the capital, at which time it will be relayed to the President.
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