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NasDem, Hanura welcome Golkar's signals of support for Ahok
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Jakarta Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama holds four trophies recognizing his administration’s achievements in governing the city. The awards were handed over at the State Palace by the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas). (Antara/Yudhi Mahatma)
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he NasDem Party and the Hanura Party have praised the latest political endorsement from the Golkar Party for Jakarta Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama’s 2017 gubernatorial election bid.
Although Golkar's support is yet to be made official, the attendance of the party's chairman Setya Novanto at a breaking of the fast event held by NasDem chairman Surya Paloh on Thursday evening was considered a positive sign. Ahok also attended the event.
"The party coalition that supports Ahok's independent nomination from Teman Ahok will be stronger because of Golkar's endorsement," NasDem central executive board (DPP) chairman Johnny G. Plate said on Friday in Jakarta.
With Golkar's support, the coalition can pass the minimum party threshold at the Jakarta Regional Legislative Council (DPRD), where NasDem holds five seats, Hanura 10 seats and Golkar nine seats. NasDem was the first political party to declare its support for Ahok.
Hanura was grateful for Golkar's support and said the party was what the coalition needed, according to central executive board chairman Dadang Rusdiana.
"When a big party supports Ahok, this is a good sign for […] his future victory and to accelerate his work for Jakarta to be more efficient," he said on Friday. (erk/ags)
