The Deputy Secretary General of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Syaiful Huda, considers the decision by PKS to pair Anies Baswedan and Sohibul Iman as very dangerous and likely to close the door for other political parties (parpol) interested in supporting Anies in the 2024 Jakarta Regional Elections.

**Former Anies Spokesperson Praises Sohibul Iman, Criticizes Jakarta Pilkada as Stepping Stone to 2029 Presidential Election** Former Co-Captain of the Anies Baswedan-Muhaimin Iskandar (AMIN) Winning Team, Sudirman Said, supports the PKS DPP’s decision to propose Sohibul Iman as the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial candidate. Sohibul Iman’s capacity and integrity are proven, so there is no doubt about his ability to lead Jakarta in the future. “Certainly, friends and cadres in the PKS Faction in the DKI DPRD will be good sources and provide good input, given their daily legislative, budgetary, and oversight duties in Jakarta Province,” said Sudirman, as quoted by Antara, on Monday, June 24, 2024. According to the former Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Sohibul Iman has a wide network among professionals and businesspeople. Therefore, he believes Sohibul will quickly receive the necessary input. Additionally, Sudirman Said believes that Sohibul is the right person to lead Jakarta because he will work with focus. So far, Sudirman has not seen any aspirations for Sohibul to advance to a higher political competition, such as the presidential election. Sudirman also reminds the public to choose gubernatorial candidates who genuinely want to manage Jakarta towards becoming a global city while addressing its complex problems. “I see Jakarta in an important transformation process. The next Jakarta governor must be 100 percent focused. Do not make Jakarta merely a political stage, especially a stepping stone to the 2029 presidential election,” stated the former spokesperson for Anies Baswedan.

Public Reaction and Adoration
The Instagram message swiftly loaded with comments from netizens, sharing their admiration for the duo and referring to Gibran with caring titles such as ‘Mas Wapres’ (Mr. Vice Head Of State). This communication highlighted the public’s fondness for both Raffi’s amusing character and Gibran’s friendly nature.

**PKB: We Want to Build Jakarta with PDIP** The National Awakening Party (PKB) expressed a desire to work together with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) to build Jakarta. PKB Secretary-General Hasanuddin Wahid stated that PKB cadres and grassroots are pushing for Anies Baswedan to run in the Jakarta Pilkada. According to him, the decision would be even more effective if PDIP joins in supporting Anies. “Basically, we want to build Jakarta together, and PDIP also joins in,” said Hasanuddin Wahid to reporters on June 25, 2024. Hasanuddin mentioned that if PDIP joins PKB and PKS in supporting Anies, it would be even better and increase the chances of winning. “We are happy, the more support for Mas Anies, the better,” he said.

The name Sohibul Iman was nominated because he is considered a figure with adequate capacity. He led PKS during the 2015-2020 period. Under his leadership, PKS saw an increase in votes and seats in the DPR RI. Sohibul was elected three times as a member of the DPR RI and has also served as Deputy Speaker of the DPR RI, and as Vice Rector of Paramadina University. He is also known as a technocrat and a Muslim scholar. “This means he has proven leadership in elevating PKS. He also has a long track record in politics,” said Mabruri.

Previously, PDIP DPP Chairperson Said Abdullah mentioned that he had visited Cak Imin’s residence to discuss cooperation in the Jakarta Pilkada. Said mentioned that PKB is ready to nominate Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. “We visited the PKB General Chair’s house, I remember it was after Friday prayers on May 30 before going to Mecca. We talked heart-to-heart, building communication among elites, sharing views,” Said explained. During the meeting, Said admitted, PKB has a strong opportunity to nominate Anies in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. “As far as I know from PKB, if I’m not mistaken, they are ready to nominate Anies Rasyid Baswedan,” he said. Said mentioned that the meeting’s results with Cak Imin had been reported to PDIP Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto and PDIP DPP Chairperson Puan Maharani. He said he would also report the view to Chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri. “Not necessarily with PDIP, we share views, not seeking agreement. My task is to report to Mbak Puan and Mr. Secretary-General,” said Said. “Maybe later there will be a meeting with the Chairperson to discuss the results of every lobby or mutual visits among elites,” he added.

If this comes to fruition, the two parties will arrange a contender for the Khofifah Indar Parawansa-Emil Dardak pair. “Perhaps we can work together with PKB in East Java, right,” Sotarduga told reporters at the parliament complex, Jakarta’s Senayan, Monday. He was hopeful about the strength of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle and Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa in East Java, as both parties have many DPRD seats. “The winner in East Java now is PKB, and in the last period, we were the winners. So, if the current period’s winner and the last period’s winner join forces, why not?” he said.

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