PPP Asks Sandiaga Seriously Joins: He Sends Another Color Code
The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno admitted that he wanted to return to fighting with his old friends at PKS. Plt Ketum PPP Muhammad Mardiono admitted that he did not have a problem if Sandiaga wanted to join PKS.
"It's not a problem, PKS is also visiting PPP one day before Eid. PPP is the elder brother of PKS and other parties," said Mardiono at the KPU RI office, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Friday (12/5/2023).
Meanwhile, the Head of DPP PP Achmad Baidowi or Awiek questioned Sandiaga's seriousness in joining PPP. This is because Awiek believes that PPP has never delayed Sandiaga joining PPP.
"We've never stuck around. We've opened up. Yes, sir, just the password. Are you serious about joining PPP or not? Isn't that right? Yesterday we sent other color codes to other places. At PPP, send other color codes ," said Awiek.
Therefore, according to him, let the public judge Sandiaga's seriousness in wanting to join PPP. Awiek emphasized that PPP is always open if Sandiaga wants to join.
"But yes, everyone will let the public judge. And we PPP are fully open, if he wants to join, go ahead. Moreover, Pak Sandi is a great figure, a national figure," he said.
Awiek himself admits that he does not know why Sandiaga has not joined PPP until now. However, Awiek and PPP will not force Sandiaga to join them.
"Regarding whether to join or not, that's a person's political right. We can't force it, for example, 'Hey, you join me, if you don't watch out, it's impossible. Yes, we leave everything to Pak Sandi, who has political rights, if you want please join. PPP is just open," he said.
Previously, Sandiaga Uno was predicted to join PPP, now praising his old PKS friends. The former Gerindra cadre even expressed his wish to return to fighting together with his old friends at PKS.
PPP Tanya Keseriusan Sandiaga Gabung: Dia Kirim Kode Warna Lain
Menteri Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno mengaku ingin kembali berjuang bersama dengan teman-teman lamanya di PKS. Plt Ketum PPP Muhammad Mardiono mengaku tak masalah jika Sandiaga ingin bergabung dengan PKS.
"Nggak masalah, kan PKS satu hari sebelum lebaran juga silaturahmi ke PPP. PPP kan saudara tua PKS dan partai-partai lain," kata Mardiono di kantor KPU RI, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat, Jumat (12/5/2023).
Sementara itu, Ketua DPP PP Achmad Baidowi atau Awiek mempertanyakan keseriusan Sandiaga untuk bergabung dengan PPP. Sebab, Awiek menilai PPP tidak pernah mengulur-ngulur bergabungnya Sandiaga dengan PPP.
"Kita nggak pernah ngulur-ngulur. Kita sudah terbuka. Ya Pak Sandi-nya aja. Keseriusannya gabung ke PPP benar apa nggak? Kan gitu. Kemarin kan ke tempat lain juga kirim-kirim kode warna lain. Di PPP ya kirim warna kode lain," ujar Awiek.
Oleh karena itu, menurutnya, biarkan publik yang menilai keseriusan Sandiaga hendak gabung PPP. Awiek menekankan PPP selalu terbuka jika Sandiaga ingin bergabung.
"Tapi ya semua biar publik yang menilai. Dan kami PPP terbuka sepenuhnya, kalau beliau mau gabung silakan. Apalagi Pak Sandi tokoh hebat, tokoh nasional," kata dia.
Awiek sendiri mengaku belum mengetahui alasan Sandiaga tak kunjung bergabung dengan PPP sampai saat ini. Namun, Awiek bersama PPP tidak akan memaksakan untuk Sandiaga bergabung dengan mereka.
"Soal apakah gabung atau tidak, itu hak politik seseorang. Kan kita nggak bisa memaksa, misalkan 'Eh lu gabung dong ke saya, kalau nggak awas lu' kan nggak mungkin. Ya semua kita serahkan ke Pak Sandi yang punya hak politik, kalau mau gabung ya monggo. PPP terbuka aja," tuturnya.
Sandiaga Uno sebelumnya digadang-gadang akan bergabung dengan PPP, kini memuji kawan-kawan lamanya di PKS. Mantan kader Gerindra ini bahkan mengungkap keinginannya untuk kembali berjuang bersama dengan teman-teman lamanya di PKS.