Suara.com – Gibran Rakabuming still has the status of Mayor of Solo even though he won the 2024 presidential election based on quick count results. Gibran will almost certainly become Vice President for Prabowo Subianto for the 2024-2029 term.
Even though he has not yet been declared victorious by the Indonesian General Election Commission (KPU), Gibran has begun to say goodbye to his citizens in Solo. He did this when holding a discussion event with Solo residents a few days ago, as well as celebrating Gibran's 3 year tenure in Solo. In the video clip that was re-shared on the TikTok account @masgleaderku.
Initially there was a resident who made a statement admitting that he was sad that Gibran had not completed his term of office in Solo. However, on the other hand, these residents are also happy because Gibran will become vice president.
“The people of Solo are very sad and happy, Mas Wali. What's so sad about it not being continued until the end of his term of office, so Solo can be even greater. I'm happy because Mas Wali can go to Republic of Indonesia 2, God willing. That means making the city of Solo proud, the first by Mr. Jokowi, secondly by his son,” said the resident.
Responding to this statement, Gibran confirmed that he would not complete his term as Mayor of Solo for five years. He also reminded his citizens that 2024 will be his last year as leader in Solo.
“It's been three years since Mr. Teguh and I led the city of Solo. Maybe some of you, Mr. and Mrs., don't know yet, Mr. Teguh and I have only been up to this year, you know,” said Gibran.
He also asked residents not to feel sad about losing him.
“There's no need to be sad, sir. I'm not going anywhere, I'm still here,” added Gibran, who was immediately greeted with laughter from the invited guests.
Previously, Gibran had been Mayor of Solo since being inaugurated on February 26 2021 with his deputy Teguh Prakosa. Referring to the quick count results which stated his victory in the 2024 presidential election, this means that Gibran still has until next October when the President and Vice President will be inaugurated for the 2024-2029 period.