Jokowi Appreciates Amien`s Plan to Run for Presidential Candidate
12 June 2018 18:48 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Bogor - President Joko Widodo or Jokowi appreciated the plan of the National Mandate Party (PAN) to propose Amien Rais as a presidential candidate in the 2019 presidential election. He applauded the proficiency of Amien Rais, the Chairman of PAN Honorary Board.
“I think that’s excellent, we know that he is a political figure whose experience is unquestionable, his seniority in the political scene is undoubtful,” said Jokowi at the Bogor Presidential Palace on Tuesday, June 12.
Jokowi said, Amien Rais also has a good track record. The capability and leadership of the former Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) were also undoubtful, the president said. According to Jokowi, his presence could provide an alternative choice for the community during the next elections.
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Amien Rais has previously revealed his plan to propose as a 2019 presidential candidate. It will be delivered by him in PAN National Working Meeting.
“So, we will propose our own party figures, the first is Zul, the second is Sutrisno, the third is Hatta, the fourth is Amien Rais,” said Amien at the residence of PAN General Chairman Zulkifli Hasan, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta on Saturday, June 9.
Amien Rais considered himself a little worthy of being a candidate. He claimed to be inspired by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad who served at the age of 92.
“This old man is fine. When Mahathir serves, I become a teenager again,” said Amien Rais, the 74-year-old politician.
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