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PPP Chairman Mardiono Prepares Strategy to Face 2029 Elections by Strengthening Organization in NTB

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The chairman of the United Development Party (PPP) urged cadres in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) to strengthen organizational consolidation up to the branch level for the 2029 elections.
  • Muhammad Mardiono stated that strengthening the organization is crucial for PPP to increase its vote share, citing previous election results as a basis for evaluation.
  • The party aims to achieve at least one seat in the NTB Provincial DPRD in each electoral district by improving organization and political work.

Muhammad Mardiono, the chairman of the United Development Party (PPP), has called on all PPP cadres in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) to fortify organizational consolidation down to the branch level. This directive is part of the party's preparation for the 2029 general elections.

Speaking after inaugurating the regional and branch leadership of PPP across NTB in Mataram on Saturday, July 4, 2026, Mardiono emphasized that the appointments were not merely ceremonial. He described them as the beginning of more structured political work. Mardiono asserted that strengthening the organization at the grassroots level is essential for PPP to enhance its vote acquisition in the upcoming elections.

Mardiono highlighted that previous election results serve as a crucial evaluation point for the party. He noted that PPP's vote distribution in several regions has not translated effectively into legislative seats due to disparities in vote acquisition. The party's focus has often been on its traditional strongholds, neglecting supporting regions, which has led to missed opportunities for seats by narrow margins.

This serves as an evaluation so that in the future, vote acquisition can be more evenly distributed, increasing the chances of securing more seats.

— Muhammad MardionoExplaining the need for better vote distribution to improve election results.

"This serves as an evaluation so that in the future, vote acquisition can be more evenly distributed, increasing the chances of securing more seats," Mardiono stated. He expressed optimism that through organizational improvements and equitable political engagement, PPP can increase its seat count in the 2029 elections, including targeting a leadership position in the NTB Provincial DPRD.

Meanwhile, the head of PPP NTB, Muzihir, confirmed the party's target of securing at least one DPRD seat in every electoral district in 2029, achievable through prioritizing grassroots organizational strength. He also mentioned that PPP has completed its regional deliberations in all 38 provinces, with branch deliberations nearing completion, and encouraged cadres to remain focused on strengthening the party and boosting its electoral performance.

We invite all cadres to remain focused on strengthening the party and increasing the number of seats.

— MuzihirEncouraging PPP cadres in NTB to focus on organizational growth and electoral success.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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