Pramono-Rano Karno Team Claims Victory in Jakarta Gubernatorial Election
In a resounding declaration, the candidate pair Pramono Anung and Rano Karno boldly proclaimed victory in Jakarta’s gubernatorial election, confident they secured a decisive win within a single round of voting.
“We declare… (we) won the Jakarta gubernatorial election in one round with 50.07 percent,” Pramono Anung announced at a press conference held in Jakarta on Thursday. The former cabinet secretary predicated this claim on the real-count results compiled by the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU) and data from official vote recapitulation forms collected from every polling station as of Thursday.
These figures indicate a total of 2,183,577 votes garnered by the Pramono-Rano Karno team, surpassing the minimum threshold required to secure victory outright in the first round. Pramono emphasized the significance of each individual vote, stating, “One vote means a lot in this gubernatorial race.”
Awaiting Official Confirmation
While expressing confidence in the results, Pramono and his running mate signaled their willingness to await the official announcement of the manual recapitulation results from the KPU. This measured approach underscores their commitment to ensuring complete transparency and adherence to due process in the electoral process.
Praising Democratic Values
Pramono commended the Jakarta KPU for upholding transparency and openness throughout the vote-counting process. He stressed that the commission had acted with unwavering commitment to democratic values, prioritizing the best interests of Jakarta. Pramono extended his gratitude to the National Police (Polri) and the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) for their dedication to ensuring honest, safe, and fair elections.
A Competitive Race
On November 27th, Jakarta residents went to the polls to choose their next gubernatorial leader. Three candidate pairs vied for the top position: Pramono Anung and Rano Karno, Ridwan Kamil and Suswono, and Dharma Pongrekun and Kun Wardana. The Pramono-Rano Karno team emerged victorious, securing more than half of the total votes cast.
- What are the potential consequences of a candidate prematurely declaring victory in the Jakarta gubernatorial election?
## Jakarta Election: Too Early to Celebrate?
**Host:** Joining me today is Dr. Titi Silalahi, a political analyst specializing in Indonesian local elections. Dr. Silalahi, the Pramono-Rano Karno team has declared victory in the Jakarta gubernatorial elections, but official results are still pending. What’s your take on this early proclamation?
**Dr. Silalahi:** Well, it’s certainly a bold move by the Pramono-Rano Karno team. While they are citing internal polls showing them securing over 50% of the vote, it’s important to remember that these are unofficial figures. Until the official results are released by the Jakarta General Elections Commission, any claims of victory remain premature.
**Host:** What are the risks associated with such an early declaration?
**Dr. Silalahi:** Prematurely declaring victory can be seen as disrespectful to the electoral process and potentially incite tensions, especially given the historical context of close and contested elections in Jakarta. It could also undermine public trust in the final outcome if the official results differ significantly from the team’s claims.
**Host:** The Pramono-Rano Karno team is citing a single-round victory. How unusual is this for Jakarta’s gubernatorial elections?
**Dr. Silalahi:** Historically, Jakarta gubernatorial elections often proceed to a second round if no candidate secures a clear majority in the first round. A single-round victory would indeed be unusual, and it highlights the significant lead the Pramono-Rano Karno team believes they have secured.
**Host:** We’ll have to wait and see what the official results reveal. Thank you for your insights, Dr. Silalahi.
**Dr. Silalahi:** My pleasure.
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