Party Chairman Idaman Rhoma Irama answered regarding the arrival of a candidate for governor of Jakarta the number 3. He said, Anies and Harimurti Agus Yudhoyono was also invited to the event. However, only Anies present, while Agus absence.
Rhoma said the invitation was deliberately given to the two pairs of candidates. Another objective was to establish a relationship, as well as political communication ahead of the election for governor and vice governor of Jakarta.
"We just invite Agus, and Anies. While Ahok not be invited because it was the defendant," said Rhoma Irama.
Rhoma claimed not determine which direction the Ideal Party support will be anchored. However, communication between the two candidates is already fairly intense.
"Just anybody communication, which is certainly not to Ahok," said Rhoma.
"But until now there has been no concrete agreement. Insha Allah to whom, we will announce after the plenary. Do they want in the first round or the second. We look forward to the political dynamics," Rhoma Irama memungkasi.
Meanwhile, Anies Baswedan said coming into the event at the invitation only.
"Rhoma Irama send an invitation to attend this thanksgiving. And I thank you for the invitation. I wish to extend my congratulations to Rhoma Irama and party Craving. Hopefully managed to run the whole mandate and plans that are deposited," said Anies.
Anies also declined to comment presence is related to his nomination as Governor of Jakarta. "There is a link related DKI 1? Later with Mr. Rhoma Irama," Anies brief.