DistantNews
Support us
🇮🇩 Indonesia /Elections & Politics

Supporters Consolidate to Push Gibran for President

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • A group called GP-Gibran is consolidating its organization to support Gibran Rakabuming Raka's potential presidential bid.
  • The organization claims to have established structures in 38 provinces and aims to recruit members nationwide.
  • GP-Gibran views Raka, son of former President Joko Widodo, as a capable leader for Indonesia's future.

A volunteer group, GP-Gibran (GARDA Pemuda Generasi Indonesia Bersatu untuk Rakyat dan Nusantara), is actively consolidating its organizational structure across Indonesia. The group's primary objective is to rally support for Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the current Vice President, and potentially pave the way for his presidential candidacy in future elections.

According to GP-Gibran's Chairman, Perri Sibarani, the organization is focused on building a nationwide network to meet its structural formation targets. Sibarani claims that GP-Gibran has already established organizational units in 38 provinces and in nearly half of Indonesia's 416 cities and regencies. He estimates that around 10,000 individuals have registered as members.

If it is in accordance with the momentum later, in accordance with the applicable rules in our country, and then that support is considered good by Mr. Gibran, then we will be ready to support.

— Perri SibaraniChairman of GP-Gibran, explaining the conditions under which the group would support Gibran Rakabuming Raka's presidential bid.

While Sibarani stated that the group is prepared to support Raka's presidential bid when the "momentum is right" and if Raka accepts the support, the organization's long-term goal is clear. A profile document signed by Sibarani explicitly states GP-Gibran's support for Raka to become Indonesia's ninth president through upcoming elections. The group cites Raka's perceived authoritative and competent leadership qualities, as well as his lineage as the son of former President Joko Widodo, who is credited with major infrastructure projects like the new capital city, Nusantara.

GP-Gibran is currently recruiting new members, disseminating information through social media platforms like Facebook. Sibarani emphasized that a key requirement for joining is acceptance of the organization's vision and mission. The group believes Raka is a worthy candidate, despite acknowledging potential shortcomings, stating, "Gibran is one of the nation's superior, quality children who truly deserves to be given the opportunity."

Gibran is one of the nation's superior, quality children who truly deserves to be given the opportunity.

— Perri SibaraniChairman of GP-Gibran, expressing confidence in Gibran Rakabuming Raka's potential as a leader.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog