1st Jakarta Governor Candidates Debate a Success: KPU Chairman
14 January 2017 10:54 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Chairman of the Jakarta General Election Commission (KPU) Sumarno said he is satisfied with the first debate between Jakarta Governor and Vice Governor candidates held at Bidakara hotel, Menteng Dalam, South Jakarta.
According to Sumarno, the three candidates were considered to have conveyed their ‘dynamic and argumentative ideas.’
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“The first debate was a success. Every pair attended the debated and conveyed their programs, visions and is committed when they lead Jakarta later on,” Sumarno said on Friday.
He added that statements of the three candidates are already good enough, including when they answer crucial questions. He also said that no candidate seems to dominate the debate.
Sumarno further said the result of the debate is expected to serve as a reference for the Jakarta residents before going to the polls on 15 February 2017.
ANTARA | LARISSA HUDA