Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” T. Purnama is currently still reviewing Persija’s take over management by City Administration. Further review is needed as concerning Persija has a huge amount of debt over Rp 20 billion.

We’re going to purchase it but a fact revealed that Persija has Rp 20 billion debt, so that is impossible to pay double

“We’re going to purchase it but a fact revealed that Persija has Rp 20 billion debt, so that is impossible to pay double,” he said at City Hall, Monday (10/19).

Hence, Ahok is currently seeking for private party to invest in Persija for the sake of better achievement. “This is unbeneficial project where we have to fund them Rp 30 billion per year. That’s why we’re seeking for at least 30 private sector to deposit Rp 1 billion,” he expressed.

Nevertheless, he demanded the club official not merely asking for benefit from Persija. “If so, you have no any willing to develop Persija well, you merely asking for some benefit,” he uttered.

Ahok admitted Persija has lost their proud in 2015 President Cup. “Bali FC has defeated them 3-0, thanks God I didn’t see the match at that time,” he told.

However, he have to wait for PSSI approval for purchase footbal club. “I thought I wanna purchase them and changed its name into Jakmania FC but with PSSI’s approval first,” he closed.