Jakarta – Candidate number 2 for president, Prabowo Subianto, took advantage of the closing statement moment in the last presidential debate to call for unity and apologize to the other candidates.
He said that the unity and cohesion of the nation were affected during the campaign period for the 2024 presidential election. Therefore, representing candidate number 2 and the Coalition for Indonesia Forward (KIM), Prabowo apologized to candidates 1 and 3, if there were any unpleasant things during the campaign.
“My fellow countrymen, we have just spent the last few months conducting a campaign full of spirit, full of competition, and sometimes full of harsh words. But, our intentions are good, I believe all 3 candidates want the best for the Indonesian people,” said Prabowo in his closing statement at the fifth debate of the 2024 presidential election held at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta, Sunday (4/2).
“On behalf of Prabowo-Gibran and the Coalition for Indonesia Forward, I apologize to candidate 1, Mr. Anies-Mr. Muhaimin; and candidate 3, Mr. Ganjar and Mr. Mahfud, if there were any words or actions from us during this campaign that were unpleasant. We sincerely apologize,” continued Prabowo, followed by a gesture of bowing down by Gibran.
In essence, Prabowo mentioned that the struggle of the three candidates aims to give the best for the nation and the people of Indonesia. He then emphasized that they are all brothers and urged all elements and components of the nation to always maintain unity and harmony, especially harmony among Indonesia’s leaders.
“My fellow brothers and sisters, what is important is that we must build and uphold harmony, unity, and familyhood among all elements and segments of the Indonesian nation, especially harmony among the leaders of Indonesia. I consider Mas Anies, Mas Muhaimin, Mas Ganjar, Prof. Mahfud as my own brothers. We are fighting for Indonesia, we are fighting because of our love for the Indonesian people,” he said.
Prabowo also thanked the leaders of the Indonesian nation, starting from the first president to the seventh president of Indonesia. According to him, all the leaders of Indonesia are the best sons and daughters of the nation who have safeguarded this country.
“We are grateful to all the leaders of Indonesia, all the presidents of Indonesia, Bung Karno, Pak Harto, Pak Habibie, Gus Dur, Ibu Megawati, Pak SBY, and Pak Joko Widodo. They are the best sons and daughters of the Indonesian nation,” said Prabowo.
In line with what has already been done by the leaders of Indonesia, Prabowo then committed to continuing this struggle and becoming a leader for all the people of Indonesia. Together with his team, Prabowo is determined to eradicate poverty, hunger, corruption, and malnutrition in Indonesia.
“If Prabowo-Gibran and the Coalition for Indonesia Forward, with the permission of the Almighty God, receive the mandate from the people, we will become national leaders for all the people of Indonesia. I will become the president for all the people of Indonesia, including those who did not vote for me, including those who do not believe in me. I will fight for all the people of Indonesia,” he concluded. (SENOPATI)
