Seven parties agreed to form a coalition to challenge Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) in 2017 gubernatorial election (Photo:MTVN/Achmad Zulfikar Fazli)

Seven Parties Form Coalition to Challenge Ahok in 2017 Jakarta Election

Achmad Zulfikar Fazli • 08 August 2016 22:34

medcom.id, Jakarta: Seven political parties conducted a meeting this afternoon. They agreed to form a coalition in 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election.

The parties are Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Great Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) Party, Democrat Party, National Awakening Party (PKB), National Mandate Party (PAN), Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and United Development Party (PPP).

"Seven parties have had a discussion. We have found an agreement. We will bring it to the higher level," said Jakarta PAN chief Eko Purnomo in Menteng, Central Jakarta, Monday (8/8/2016).

Previously, several political observers have predicted the seven parties will form a big coalition to compete against incumbent Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (ahok) in 2017 election.

Ahok is supported by National Democrat (Nasdem) Party, People's Conscience (Hanura) Party and Functional Group (Golkar) Party.

"Hopefully, our candidate can help Jakarta citizens," said Jakarta PDIP chief Bambang DH.

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