PKS, Gerindra Back Sandiaga-Mardani in 2017 Jakarta Election
9 September 2016 14:44 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Great Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) Party have officially endorsed Sandiaga Uno and Mardani Ali Sera as governor candidate-to-be and deputy governor candidate-to-be for the 2017 Jakarta election.
“PKS and Gerindra have agreed to endorse Sandiaga Uno-Mardani Ali Sera duo as gubernatorial candidate and deputy gubernatorial candidate in 2017 election,” PKS President Sohibul Iman said Friday in his written statement in Jakarta, as quoted by Antara news agency.
Sohibul explained that the decision to endorse the duo was based on several factors, namely survey results, number of PKS’ seats at Jakarta city council, and political communication with other parties.
According to him, his party must intensify political communication with other political parties to strengthen the existing coalition.
“In the next few days, we will make an open declaration to introduce them to public,” Sohibul said.
ANTARA