"Yes, (we will report it) today at 11 a.m. local time," Habiburokhman, a team member, noted here on Monday.
On Sunday (June 1), during a draw to decide the campaign numbers for the two presidential tickets in the National General Election Commission (KPU) headquarters, Jokowi made remarks that were perceived as part of his campaigning effort for his presidential nomination.
During the draw, Jokowi got the sequent number 2 and Prabowo Subianto number 1.
"Number 2 is a symbol of balance. There are right and left eyes, right and left ears, and right and left hands. To strive towards achieving a more harmonious and balanced Indonesia, chose number 2," Jokowi stated during the KPU gathering.
Habiburokhman considered Jokowis statement as a campaigning effort. In fact, the KPU has issued a schedule that the presidential campaign period will start on June 4, 2014.
"It is categorized as a campaign. Firstly, Jokowi mentioned his vision and mission for achieving a more harmonious Indonesia. Then, he asked the people to choose," he added.
Habiburokhman urged Bawaslu to take a stern stance and not hesitate in calling Jokowi for clarification.
"If it is proven, the penalty is 12 months in jail," he reiterated.
As a presidential candidate, Jokowi should become a role model for the people by behaving politely and abiding by the regulations," he added.
Two pairs of presidential and vice presidential hopefuls will contest in the presidential election to be held on July 9, 2014. They are Prabowo Subianto-Hatta Rajasa and Jokowi-Jusuf Kalla.
The upcoming presidential election will be the third democratically held election since the political reforms that started in the late 1990s.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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