Ahok-Djarot Receive Support to Run for Gubernatorial Election
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A group of people, calling themselves `Ahok-Djarot` supporter, has politically proposed the incumbent governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and his deputy Djarot Saiful Hidayat. The supporters brought along roti buaya (crocodile-shaped bread), originally known as an offering made to the Betawi (Jakarta ethnic group) bride and groom.
"We want to have Ahok and Djarot run for the upcoming gubernatorial election," said Doddy Matondang, the coordinator on Monday, August 29, 2016.
Doddy added that Ahok-Djarot should continue their term in order to create stability in Jakarta. "We need to keep the pair," he said.
Ahok himself refused to comment on the proposal. "I do not know them. But I welcome their notion," he said.
Meanwhile, Djarot said that he will pass the proposal to the party.