REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Deputy General Chairman of Gerindra Party, Habiburokhman explained the circulation of Budisatrio Djiwandono's name along with Kaesang Pangarep to advance in Jakarta's local elections (local elections). Budi himself is the Vice-Chairman of Commission IV of the Parliament who is also the nephew of the elected president, Prabowo Subianto.
While Kaesang is the youngest son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), as well as the General Chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI). Habiburokhman also explained that there is an aspiration of Jakarta residents to represent both in the Jakarta elections.
“Because of his young, intelligent, humble, and good looking figure. This is what I captured in several meetings with various East Jakarta residents from different backgrounds,” Habiburokhman said in a video caption on Thursday (30/5/2024).
“Regarding the poster, for example there is Mr. Budi Djiwandono with Mas Kaesang, I think it is a form of conveying the aspirations of the community to us,” he added.
In electronic posters circulating on social media, Kaesang will be a candidate for vice governor. He was paired with Budisatrio Djiwandono who was said to be a candidate for governor. Budisatrio Djiwandono is known to be the nephew of president-elect Prabowo Subianto.
Celebrities who are also national artist Raffi Ahmad are among those who have uploaded photos of the two on social media pages. “Mas @budidjiwandono and Mas @kaesangp????? For Jakarta??? s???????????????? Semangaaaaaaaat Anak Mudaaa ❤️,” the tweet read, Wednesday (30/5/2024).
In addition to Raffi Ahmad, Daily Chairman of DPP Gerindra Party, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad also uploaded his second electronic leaflet on Instagram. “Budisatrio Djiwandono - Kaesang Pangarep For Jakarta 2024???????? ,” he wrote.