Jakarta – Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka have officially been elected as president and vice president, after the General Election Commission (KPU) of Indonesia announced the results of the recapitulation on Wednesday (20/3) night. Prabowo expressed his gratitude to the public who exercised their voting rights in the 2024 election.
“We would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation to those who have exercised their voting rights in the 2024 election,” he said during a press conference at Kertanegara IV, Jakarta, on Wednesday (20/3).
Prabowo also expressed his thanks to the KPU and the Election Supervisory Board (DKPP) for the smooth implementation of the 2024 election, as well as to the Indonesian National Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) for ensuring that this year’s democratic event ran smoothly and safely.
“On February 14, 2024, we felt the smooth implementation of the election. On behalf of Prabowo-Gibran and the Indonesian Forward Coalition, thank you to the KPU, DKPP, and a big appreciation to the TNI-Polri for making the 2024 election very orderly, safe, and calm,” he said.
Prabowo then thanked the Indonesian Forward Coalition (KIM) that supported him, especially the chairpersons and all members of political parties within the coalition. Additionally, Prabowo also expressed his gratitude to the National Campaign Team (TKN) and all supporting volunteers.
“We express our gratitude and appreciation to all chairpersons and members of all parties in KIM, then TKN, the volunteers, the mothers who are present here (at Kertanegara IV residence),” Prabowo said.
Prabowo called on all the people of Indonesia to unite in bringing the country towards prosperity and justice. He emphasized the importance of strengthening the spirit of nationalism amidst differences.
“We invite all Indonesians to look forward together, unite, hold hands. We must be harmonious, work together to bring Indonesia towards prosperity and justice,” Prabowo said.
“We must strengthen the spirit of nationalism again, if there are differences among us, that is good. We respect differences. The election is over, we must respect all the choices of the people,” he continued.
Finally, he emphasized that Prabowo-Gibran would be the president and vice president who would work as hard as possible for all the people of Indonesia. Prabowo said they would prove this mandate by being leaders who truly serve the people.
“We have been chosen by the people, the people’s mandate is in our hands. Prabowo-Gibran will be the president and vice president of the government for all the people of Indonesia. For those who did not vote for us, please give us a chance. We will prove to be the president and vice president who will work as hard as possible for all the people of Indonesia,” he concluded. (SENOPATI)
