Businessman Agung Suryamal May Run With Ridwan Kamil in W. Java Election: NasDem
Jakarta. The National Democratic Party, or NasDem, is starting the nomination process for Bandung Mayor Ridwan Kamil's running mate in West Java's gubernatorial election.
NasDem's deputy governor candidates include Agung Suryamal who chairs the West Java Chamber of Commerce (Kadin).
NasDem politician I Gusti Kompyang Manila said there is a possibility of pairing Agung with Ridwan, who has been officially nominated as the party's candidate in the 2018 gubernatorial election.
"Everyone has a chance. Agung Suryamal is one of the figures representing business, he will understand what people need," Manila said in Jakarta on Wednesday (26/04).
NasDem will take into account not only a candidate's popularity, but also her or his visions and programs for the province.
"Both [Ridwan and Agung] are influential figures. One is a public figure and the other a businessman. We only need to see whether this pair is what people need or not," Manila said.
The West Java branch of NasDem has started a three-month political tour to introduce their candidate in the region. On Wednesday, Ridwan visited Tasikmalaya.
According to the General Elections Commission (KPU), next year's simultaneous elections will take place in 17 provinces, 115 districts and 39 cities.
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