FAJAR.CO.ID, JAKARTA – Gibran Rakabuming Raka has made history as a young presidential candidate on the political stage in Indonesia. His name is not only known as the eldest son of the 6th President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, but also as a young figure who is trying to enter the national political arena with a strong vision and spirit.
His decision to get involved in politics marks a transformation in his life journey. By deciding to become a young presidential candidate at his age, Gibran brings fresh enthusiasm and a new perspective to Indonesian politics.
His vision and aspirations for national development as well as his experience in business have attracted the attention of the public, especially the younger generation, to actively participate in the political process. This can be an example for the next generation of the nation. Gibran’s presence as a young presidential candidate seems to bring a breath of fresh air.
Gibran’s presence marks the importance of the role of the younger generation in determining the direction of the country’s future. He represents hopes for positive change, innovation, and freshness in the world of politics, which is sometimes trapped in rigid routines.
Prabowo Subianto, as the number 2 presidential candidate, linked his young running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, with General Soedirman in his speech at the Prabowo-Gibran Campaign Team Consolidation event at the Sentul International Convention Center (SICC), Bogor Regency, West Java, on Sunday.
“Some say that the vice president I have chosen is too young, but during the struggle, our great commander, General Soedirman, led the war against the colonizers at the age of 29, and he was able to,” Prabowo said in his speech in front of many of his supporters on Monday, December 11, 2023.
