TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Deddy Mizwar, the former governor of West Java, listed as a spokesperson of Jokowi-Ma`ruf Amin pair in the 2019 Presidential Election. He was expected to increase the number of voters in West Java.
The National Campaign Team (TKN) secretary Hasto Kristiyanto said Deddy was deemed able to boost Jokowi's electability rate in West Java. “Yes, there are of course strategic aspects,” said Hasto today, August 28 at Rumah Cemara, Gondangdia, Central Jakarta.
Hasto admitted Deddy owned good skills in political communication and strong cultural basis needed for the incumbent candidate. He was also believed would well deliver the vision of Jokowi-Ma’ruf.
Hasto said he had talked on the matter with Deddy and he accepted the offer despite his status as Democrat party cadre. The secretaries-general of Indonesian Working Coalition had even approached the chairman of Democrat Party West Java chapter.
“This shows that the leadership for the country receive broad support,” said Hasto.
Hasto further mentioned no issue hindered the communication process with Deddy Mizwar. According to Hasto, Deddy instantly accepted the good offer as spokesman for Jokowi-Ma’ruf Amin pair.
FIKRI ARIGI