New Jakarta Governor Anies Promises to Unite the Divided City
17 October 2017 08:58 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - New Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has promised to unite the divided city after a heated election.
“We will ensure that Jakarta Governor is the governor for all, the governor for those who voted for him and those who did not vote for him,” Anies said yesterday at the Presidential Palace.
Tension rose in Jakarta election back on February 15 between the supporters of Anies Baswedan-Sandiaga Uno ticket and Basuki Tjahaja Purnama-Djarot Saiful Hidayat ticket.
Anies said that it is his duty to unite Jakartans because the Governor has been given the mandate to lead all residents instead of a particular group.
“We want a fair Jakarta, for all. Jakarta is not a place for a certain group only, not for the rich only, but also for those who want a better live. Jakarta is a city for all,” he said.
Anies Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno were inaugurated as Jakarta Governor and Deputy Governor yesterday after winning the regional election against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama-Djarot Saiful Hidayat pair.
ISTMAN MP