TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Gerindra Party West Java executive board chairman Mulyadi has been nominated for 2018 West Java gubernatorial election following a recent meeting held in Sentul Bogor.

Gerindra Party West Java official Abdul Harris Bobihoe told Antara today that Mulyadi has been chosen for his capacity, integrity and loyalty to the party’s vision and missions.

Harris went on to say that Mulyadi is a man who was born and raised in West Java and understands the socio-cultural characteristics of the region.

“He is a young leader with integrity and is creative. West Java voters are longing for the leadership of young people,” he said.

Veri Muhlis Arifuzzaman, a political analyst with Konsepindo Research & Consulting, has welcomed the nomination.

He said that the decision to nominate Pak Mulyadi for 2018 West Java election reflects the party’s readiness to face the election contest, adding that the choice to nominate its own cadre is a positive tradition.

ANTARA