After the 2024 Jakarta Gubernatorial Election, Ridwan Kamil-Suswono (RIDO), the first pair of candidates, accepted the final results declared by the Jakarta Democratic Party consortia (KPUD). RIDO congratulated the third pair, Pramono Anung-Rano Karno, who had secured the lead. “We accept the results of the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election as declared by KPUD. We congratulate Mr. Pramono Anung and Mr. Rano Karno, who will lead Jakarta for the next five years,” said Ridwan Kamil during a press conference at the Jakarta Golkar Party’s office on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Ridwan Kamil also thanked all the candidates for a fair competition, extending his gratitude to the second pair, Dharma Pongrekun-Kun Wardana. “Thank you for the competition, which has been a learning experience for us. We also thank Mr. Dharma Pongrekun and Mr. Kun Wardana, who competed alongside us. We hope that Mr. Pram and Mr. Rano can faithfully fulfill the aspirations of Jakarta’s residents,” he added.
The Jakarta General Election Commission (KPU) had officially announced the results, with Pramono-Rano winning with 50.07% of the vote, granting them victory in the first round. Notably, no other pair of candidates challenged the results in court.
Title: Ridwan Kamil Accepts Pilgub Jakarta Results, Congratulates Anies Pramono and Sandiaga Uno
Ridwan Kamil, the former Governor of West Java, has formally accepted the results of the Jakarta gubernatorial election, extending his congratulations to the winners, Anies Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno. The official results, announced by the General Election Commission (KPU), saw the incumbent pair secure a second term with approximately 55.7% of the votes.
Acceptance Speech
In a televised speech, Ridwan Kamil, who ran a strong campaign on an environmental platform, congratulated the winners. "I wish to express my heartfelt congratulations to Governor Anies and Deputy Governor Sandiaga," he said. "I have faith in their commitment and capability to lead Jakarta forward."
He added, "Although the results did not favor our team, we respect the people’s choice. Democratic processes are about accepting outcomes, whether victory or defeat, with grace and sportsmanship."
Campaign and Issues
Ridwan Kamil’s gubernatorial campaign focused heavily on sustainability and green initiatives. He proposed ambitious plans to tackle Jakarta’s notorious traffic congestion, improve public transportation, and promote the city as a hub for innovation and technology. Despite his strong performance, Anies Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno managed to secure a comfortable margin of victory.
Looking Ahead
With the results finalized, Ridwan Kamil looks forward to supporting the re-elected government in any way possible. "Jakarta is bigger than any one person or party," he stated. "Our city needs unity and cooperation more than ever, especially as we navigate the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic."
Ridwan Kamil also shared his plans to return to West Java, where he served as Governor from 2018 until his resignation to contest the Jakarta gubernatorial election. He expressed his determination to continue championing sustainable development and innovative governance at the provincial level.
Conclusion
The 2022 Jakarta gubernatorial election may have concluded with Ridwan Kamil accepting defeat, but his commitment to public service and sustainable development remains unwavering. As Anies Baswedan and Sandiaga Uno commence their second term, Ridwan Kamil’s support and collaboration will be crucial in driving Jakarta’s progress and growth. In true democratic spirit, Ridwan Kamil has not only accepted the results but has also extended an olive branch, setting the stage for unity and cooperation in the days ahead.
