TEMPO.CO, Jakarta-Politician Ruhut Sitompul expects that Basuki Tjahaja Purnama will run as an independent candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election. "If he is elected as an independent candidate, politicians will compete to secure the post in the Jakarta Regional Representatives," said Ruhut.
But until recently, Ahok has yet to decide whether to run as an independent candidate or as a party’s champion. The governor is set to meet with his backers, Teman Ahok, to discuss the matter.
Ruhut, known as a Ahok’s supporters, said that he is fine with any options that Ahok decide to choose. “What matters most is Ahok is elected as a governor. We need leader like him," said Ruhut Sitompul.
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