Jakarta - Mahfud MD has declared his intention to participate in the 2024 presidential election as a vice presidential candidate. One of the reasons why he wants to be involved in the contestation is the figure of Ganjar Pranowo.
When he was declared as the 2024 vice presidential candidate to accompany Ganjar, Mahfud said that so far he had never stated that he would participate in the election contestation, nor had he ever campaigned and put up banners.
"This is the first time I have declared my willingness to become a vice president. For those who have been delaying making a choice because they are waiting for certainty from me, at this time I declare that I am willing to participate in the contestation with Mr. Ganjar," said Mahfud.
He made this decision because he believes that Ganjar is the right figure to lead Indonesia. He is a figure who can realize the ideals of the nation, accelerate and continue good development programs.
"Mas Ganjar is ready to fix what is wrong, make new innovations according to the times while adhering to the constitution," he explained.
Mahfud admitted that he has known Ganjar for a long time. From 2004-2008, both of them were members of the House of Representatives together. The two of them also often met and discussed when Ganjar became Governor of Central Java and Mahfud MD became Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court.
"Therefore, I know exactly that Mr. Ganjar is a populist and courageous leader. Dare to fix things that are crooked, dare to accept criticism and dare to fight for political values that are believed to be right," he said.
Mahfud also knows that Ganjar comes from a devout Muslim family. For this reason, Ganjar is believed to carry out the mandate given to him, both the mandate from his parents, party and especially the mandate from the people.
"For this reason, today I declare my willingness to participate in the contestation. Together with Mr. Ganjar, I will dedicate all my abilities, knowledge, experience, assertiveness and courage that I have shown to this nation and country. Inshallah, with the blessing of Allah SWT, our steps in realizing a physically and mentally prosperous, just and prosperous Indonesia will find a way. Qobul," concluded Mahfud.
As is known, the General Chairperson of PDIP, Megawati Soekarnoputri declared Mahfud MD as a vice president to accompany Ganjar Pranowo. The declaration was read by Megawati at the PDIP DPP Office and attended by all the heads of supporting and supporting parties and also the winning team on Wednesday (18/10/2023). All people, both those at the PDIP DPP office, outside the office and those who followed online, welcomed with joy.
"By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, the vice presidential candidate chosen by PDIP to accompany Mr. Ganjar Pranowo is Prof.Dr. Mahfud MD," Megawati said, reading out her decision.