TEMPO.CO, Bogor - The Great Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) Party's Central Youth Council chief Ikhwan Amirudin has revealed the reason behind the nomination of Prabowo Subianto as the party's chairman. It is due to the current political conditions.
"We've had a look at regional and central political situations; we need a reliable person who masters national politics. Mr. Prabowo has that capacity," Ikhwan said at Nusantara Polo Club, Cibinong, Bogor, yesterday.
Prabowo was elected by acclamation since all representatives of the party's regional and branch councils have agreed to nominate him. This is because all cadres saw him as the man who has sacrificed a lot and was suitable to fill the post left by Suhardi who passed away on August 28.
"We are looking at big political challenges. So, we have agreed to nominate Prabowo," Ikhwan explained.
LINDA TRIANITA