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Jakarta's Governor-Elect Pramono Anung Calls for Unity - News Directory 3

Jakarta’s Governor-Elect Pramono Anung Calls for Unity

December 16, 2024 Catherine Williams News
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Original source: thejakartapost.com

Jakarta‘s New Leader‍ Calls ⁤for Unity After Tight Election

Pramono Anung, Jakarta’s presumptive governor-elect, is extending an⁣ olive branch⁤ to his ⁤rivals and urging the city to move forward together after a closely contested election.

Anung, a member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), secured victory with 50.07% ⁢of ⁤the vote in the November 27th election. His closest competitor,⁢ former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil, garnered 39.4% of⁤ the vote, while independent candidate Dharma Pongrekun received 10.53%.

In a move signaling his commitment to unity,Anung has already reached out to both Kamil and Pongrekun,as well as ⁤the parties supporting Kamil,including those aligned with ‍President Prabowo⁣ Subianto.

“I am the⁤ type of person ‍who opens as wide as ⁤possible [the opportunity] to ⁤sit, discuss ⁣and find solutions⁢ together,”⁣ Anung told reporters on Saturday. “There should be no more rivalry among candidates.What there⁢ should be now is [cooperation] to build a ‍better Jakarta.”

Anung’s conciliatory tone‍ reflects the close nature of the race and the importance of bringing the city together after a heated campaign.Later that day, Anung addressed his supporters at a celebratory gathering in Central Jakarta, outlining his plans for his first 100 days in office.

“During my ⁤first 100⁤ days [in office], I will ⁣revisit⁢ the places I visited on the⁤ campaign trail,” Anung stated.”What I promised to the people when I ⁢was [campaigning] I will see to now that I am elected.”

This commitment to fulfilling campaign ‍promises and prioritizing the needs of Jakarta residents is highly likely to resonate with voters eager for progress and‍ stability.

Bridging Divides: Jakarta’s New ⁣Leader Calls for Unity After Tight Election

Jakarta is preparing for a new era of leadership after Pramono Anung emerged victorious in a fiercely contested gubernatorial election. Securing 50.07% of the vote, Anung narrowly defeated former West Java Governor ⁢Ridwan Kamil, who garnered ‍39.4%. Independent candidate Dharma Pongrekun received 10.53%.

But rather than basking in victory, Anung is extending an olive branch to his rivals, signaling a commitment to unity and cooperation. he has already reached out to both⁢ Kamil and ‍Pongrekun,as well as the parties backing Kamil,including those aligned with President Prabowo‍ Subianto.

“I am the type ⁢of person‍ who opens as wide as possible [the chance] to sit, discuss and find solutions together,” Anung told reporters on saturday. “Ther should be no more rivalry among candidates. What there should be now⁤ is [cooperation] to build a better Jakarta.” ⁢

Anung’s conciliatory tone reflects the close nature of the ⁣race and ⁣the imperative to heal the city after a divisive campaign.

Addressing⁣ his supporters‍ at a victory party in Central⁢ Jakarta, Anung outlined his immediate plans.

“[During] my first 100 days [in office], I will revisit the places I ‍visited on the campaign trail,” he stated. “What I promised to the peopel when I was [campaigning] I will see⁢ to now that I am elected.”

This strong commitment to fulfilling ⁤campaign ⁤promises and prioritizing the needs of Jakarta residents is likely to⁢ resonate with voters ⁢who are⁤ eager for progress and stability.

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