The Surabaya branch of the Gerindra Party plans to nominate musician Ahmad Dhani for the mayoralty of Surabaya, claiming that the singer-song-writer was "intelligent"
he Surabaya branch of the Gerindra Party plans to nominate musician Ahmad Dhani for the mayoralty of Surabaya, claiming that the singer-song-writer was "intelligent".
"Youth groups have suggested Ahmad Dhani's name to the party and we appreciate it," Gerindra Party Surabaya branch chairman BF Sutadi said in Surabaya as quoted by tribunnews.com on Friday. "He is intelligent."
Sutadi added that the musician had good leadership qualities.
"He may be a musician, but he can certainly lead if he has the right capabilities," he insisted.
Sutadi cited a number of other celebrities who had become regional leaders, such as actors Rano Karno as Banten governor and Deddy Mizwar as West Java vice governor.
Gerindra is also considering other prominent figures from both inside and outside the party for the mayoral election.
Meanwhile, the National Awakening Party (PKB) plans to nominate model Arzetti Bilbina as its mayoral candidate. (nvn)(++++)
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