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 result of the recapitulation on Wednesday (20/3) evening. Prabowo expressed his gratitude to the people who have exercised their voting rights in the 2024 election.
“We want to express our gratitude and highest appreciation to those who have used their voting rights in the 2024 election,” he said during a press conference at Kertanegara IV, Jakarta, on Wednesday (20/3).
Prabowo also thanked the KPU and the Election Organizers Honorary Council (DKPP) for the smooth implementation of the 2024 election, as well as the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) for ensuring that this year’s democratic festivities proceeded in an orderly and safe manner.
“On February 14, 2024, we experienced 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 peaceful,” he said.
Prabowo then expressed his gratitude to the Indonesian Forward Coalition (KIM) that supported him, especially to the chairmen and all members of the political parties involved. In addition, Prabowo also thanked the National Campaign Team (TKN) and all supporting volunteers.
“We express our gratitude and appreciation to all chairmen and members of all parties in KIM, then TKN, volunteers, and mothers who are present here (at Kertanegara IV),” said Prabowo.
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 the people of Indonesia to look forward together, united, hand in hand. We must be harmonious, work together to bring Indonesia towards prosperity and justice,” said Prabowo.
“We must strengthen the spirit of nationalism, if there are differences among us, that is good. We respect differences. The election is over, we must respect all choices made by the people,” he continued.
Finally, he emphasized that Prabowo-Gibran will be the president and vice president who will work tirelessly for all the people of Indonesia. Prabowo stated that they will 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 hard for all the people of Indonesia,” he concluded. (SENOPATI)
