Jokowi Remains Tight-Lipped over Meeting with Airlangga

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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB

Indonesian President Joko Widodo or better known as Jokowi (Left) and Vice President Jusuf Kalla in a middle of a discussion.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Joko Widodo or Jokowi declined to reveal a discussion that took place between him and Industry Minister Airlangga Hartarto on Thursday.

“Airlangga reported to me,” Jokowi said at Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Saturday, December 2.

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When journalists asked another question about the meeting, the President insisted on answering the question briefly. “Anyone [can see me]. There’s nothing wrong with seeing me,” he added.

The meeting between Jokowi and Airlangga took place at the Bogor Palace before the Functional Group (Golkar) Party’s extraordinary national congress. The congress was scheduled to replace Setya Novanto as the chairman, who was named as a suspect in the electronic ID card (e-KTP) corruption case.

Airlangga reportedly asking for permission from Jokowi to succeed Setya Novanto. In addition to Airlangga, other names mentioned as candidates of Golkar Party chairman include Golkar secretary-general Idrus Marham. However, Airlangga is believed to be the strongest candidate.

Vice President Jusuf Kalla said Airlangga is the best candidate to fill the position.

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