Elections 2024: Erick Thohir Is Touted As The Strongest VP Candidate for Prabowo

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Erick Thohir responded to the statement from the Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Zulkifli Hasan, who mentioned his name as the most probable candidate for the vice-presidential position alongside Prabowo Subianto in the 2024 elections.

However, he stated that he let Prabowo's coalition to decide.

"If it's about the matter of candidacy, of course, there is a coalition discussing it. They are the ones entitled to speak," Erick stated to journalists at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Wednesday (20/9/2023).

"I simply leave it to the coalition," Erick said.

He admitted to having a good relationship with the Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Zulkifli Hasan. Erick said their relationship is what prompted Zulhas to support his name as Prabowo Subianto's vice-presidential candidate.

"I can confirm that my relationship with Mr. Zulhas has been longstanding and quite positive, thatour families are also intimate friends," he explained.

Erick clarified that he has not specifically engaged in discussions with the concerned parties regarding the 2024 Presidential Election. He recognizes that achieving consensus within the coalition is essential for selecting both a presidential and a vice-presidential candidate.

"I haven't had any communication with the relevant parties," admitted Erick Thohir.