Head of DPP Democratic Strategic Communications Agency Responds to Puan Maharani’s Remarks about VP Candidate for Ganjar Pranowo

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Head of the Democratic DPP Strategic Communications Agency, Herzaky Mahendra Putra, took the remarks of the Chairperson of the PDIP DPP, Puan Maharani, who said ME Ganjar Pranowo’s running mate is on the stock exchange.

“You don’t need to think about it too much or take it seriously,” said Herzaky when contacted, Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Herzaky considered Puan’s words to be just ordinary statements. “It was just a passing remark,” he said.

According to Herzaky, the only presidential candidate for Democrats and the Coalition for Change for Improvement (KPP) is just Anies Baswedan, no other name than the former Governor of DKI Jakarta.

“We are in the Change Coalition. Anies Baswedan’s presidential candidate, isn’t he reward Pranowo,” said Herzaky.

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Mrs. Empress previously revealed the name of the vice presidential candidate who was predicted to be Ganjar Pranowo’s partner in the 2024 presidential election.

“If I may mention what is in the media, Mr. Mahfud has entered his name, Mr. Erick Thohir, Mr. Ridwan Kamil, Mr. Sandiaga Uno, and Mr. Airlangga,” said Puan in a press conference at the PDIP DPP Party School, Tuesday, 6 June 2023 .

According to Puan, all of these names were included in the PDIP map. According to him, each candidate has advantages. “Of course there are advantages that will be considered later,” said the chairman of the DPR RI.

Apart from that, Puan also mentioned the name of the General Chairperson of the Democratic Party Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono or AHY who was included in the stock exchange for the vice presidential candidate Ganjar Pranowo. “There is Mr. AHY,” said Puan.

According to Puan, the candidate for vice presidential candidate will be chosen who can support Ganjar, is visionary, and has aspirations. “Is it possible to work together with the presidential candidate from the PDI Perjuangan, according to the vision and mission, goals, and so on,” he said.

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