medcom.id, Jakarta: The relationship between Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) with Golkar Party started in 2009. Ahok was formerly a lawmaker from Golkar representing Bangka and Belitung electoral district.
Ahok left Golkar ahead of 2012 Jakarta gubernatorial election to run as deputy governor candidate from Gerindra Party accompanying Joko Widodo from PDIP.
Ahok and Golkar are getting close again ahead of 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election. The party signals that it may support its former member in the election.
The Former East Belitung regent revealed he has received personal supports from several Golkar politicians. He also has met with new Golkar Chairman Setya Novanto. "We only had dinner," answered Ahok about the meeting.
Nevertheless, Ahok mentioned that he is still committed to run as independent candidate with Heru Budi Hartono as his running mate.
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