TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Campaign volunteers of Jakarta Governor candidate Agus Yudhoyono and his running mate Sylviana Murni, who lost in the first round of the election, have stated their support for incumbent Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and his running mate Djarot.

The Agus-Sylvi supporters, who call themselves Gerasi, made the declaration in Jakarta's Menteng district today, March 13. Basuki, known for his nickname Ahok was present.

"We believe that Jakarta must be led by a strict, professional, transparent, and clean governor who is determined to build the city's welfare," Gerasi chairman Hendra Surahmat said.

According to Gerasi, Ahok has proven his abilities as governor, with most of his programs successfully raising Jakartans' level of welfare.

Hendra said Gerasi will mobilize its organizations, which he said have tens of thousands of supporters in Jakarta, to help campaign for Ahok.

Agus and Sylvi lost the first round of the election after gaining only 17 percent votes. Ahok and Djarot won 42 percent.

Ahok and his competition, Anies Baswedan and his running mate Sandiaga Uno, are vying for the votes from Agus supporters.

Ahok delivered his thanks to Agus and Sylvi's volunteers.

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