Jokowi Ready to Take Leave
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Reported by Rudi Hermawan | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Reported by Rudi Hermawan | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta Governor, Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo denied that he had filed a leave to participate in the upcoming the presidential election. Jokowi who was nominated as President by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), admitted that he is currently preparing all the documents to apply for leave.
At this time, I'm preparing the documents for leave
"At this time, I'm preparing the documents for leave," he stated, Monday (5/5).
He added that if he stepped down as Jakarta Governor, it is not necessarily approved by the members of Legislative Council (DPRD).
Running for President, Jokowi Stays Focus to Develop Jakarta"If I resign as governor, are they (DPRD) approve it?," he asked.
Previously, Jakarta Vice Governor, Basuki T Purnama said that Jokowi would take leave on May 18 until an undetermined time.
