Former Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan will not focus on the theme of sustainability if he contests the 2024 Jakarta Regional Election (Pilkada).

Several Figures Furthermore, the Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform Minister, Abdullah Azwar Anas, is also seen as a potential candidate for East Java governor. “Then who else, Minister Abdullah Azwar Anas, former Banyuwangi Regent. If he can in Jakarta, why not in East Java?” said E. Sotarduga. As for the deputy governor (Cawagub) position, E. Sotarduga said that the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle also has many cadres. They include Budi Kanang Sulistyono, Vice Chairman of PDIP DPD Jatim and Hanindhito Himawan Pramana, Kediri Regent. “For the deputy candidate in East Java, there are even more. There’s Mas Kanang, Mas Dito. Many more local officials there,” he added.

nPreviously, PPP politician Sandiaga Uno stated that Anies Baswedan has a strong chance in the 2024 Jakarta Regional Election . Sandiaga believes that the continuity of development in Jakarta is necessary and will benefit Anies’ position

**Reasons PKS Endorses Anies Baswedan-Sohibul Iman in Jakarta Pilkada 2024** The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has officially endorsed Anies Baswedan-Sohibul Iman as the gubernatorial (cagub) and deputy gubernatorial (cawagub) candidates in the 2024 Jakarta Pilkada. PKS President Ahmad Syaikhu explained the reasons for nominating Anies and Sohibul Iman for the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election. Anies Baswedan is considered a leader who made significant progress while leading DKI Jakarta. According to Syaikhu, Anies’ performance has made the residents of Jakarta happy. “Mr. Anies Rasyid Baswedan excelled as governor during the 2017-2022 period with various achievements in different sectors of development, improving the city and satisfaction to its residents,” said Syaikhu at the Party Leadership School Opening at Grand Sahid Jaya Hotel, Central Jakarta, on June 25, 2024. Meanwhile, Sohibul Iman, according to Syaikhu, is a scholar. He mentioned that Sohibul also has an impressive track record in government. “Mr. Sohibul Iman is a technocrat and a scholar who has served as the rector of Paramadina University. He has served in the legislature as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) from 2013-2014 and has been PKS President from 2015-2020,” clarified Syaikhu. Syaikhu said that PKS is a cadre party with the mandate to conduct cadre and leadership regeneration. Therefore, he said, in the 2024 simultaneous Pilkada, the party will nominate its cadres as candidates for regional heads. “Especially in areas where PKS is the winning party or has a majority of seats in the DPRD. PKS will strive to the utmost to nominate its own cadres as candidates,” stated Syaikhu.

Regarding the recruitment and selection process by the General Election Commission (KPU) RI, Bagja asked all Bawaslu commissioners and staff to oversee this process. “We must supervise the recruitment and selection conducted by the KPU in recruiting the Sub-district Election Committees, Village Election Committees, and in the future, the Voting Organizing Groups (KPPS). This is our collective duty, and we hope we can accomplish it,” said Bagja.

Previously, the KPU RI officially launched the stages for the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Elections at Prambanan Temple, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, on Sunday (31/3). Here is the schedule for the 2024 Pilkada stages:

This decision is driven by his determination to present a different choice, presenting a new perspective and background to the citizens of Banten, outside the long-standing dominant dynasty in the region. Arief Wismansyah’s leadership in Tangerang has been acknowledged for innovation in city management and inclusive infrastructure development, creating a strong foundation to advance the province of Banten. In this context, he is dedicated to advocating for social justice, sustainable development, and balanced growth throughout Banten. Arief shared his readiness to face the challenges of the Banten election with a vision focused on positive change and progress for all segments of society. He shared that his decision to run was initially unexpected, but the motivation from the community and his family made him think again. He stated that a meeting with Ma’ruf Amin, the Vice President significantly affected his decision to run. “I was invited by VP Ma’ruf Amin, and we had a meeting. He questioned, are you really running, Mr. Arief? If you want to run, you have to win; if you’re not sure you can win, don’t run, he said. I agreed with him. Finally, on Monday afternoon, I decided to run,” Arief said when met in the Karawaci area of Tangerang City, Sunday (23/06/2024). Arief also conveyed his views on the prevailing political dynasty in Banten, noting the division in the community related to this dominance. Nevertheless, he is confident about running with well-known candidates in the region. “I hope to work together with the Banten citizens to progress together, including with the existing dynasties,” he added. Arief highlighted his readiness to work with various parties for the development of Banten, without compromising the interests of the people. “Whatever the outcome, I hope the next leadership can offer the best for Banten,” he concluded. With this step, Arief Rachadiono Wismansyah calls upon the people of Banten to back a shared vision in progressing the region through the upcoming election.