Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Social media was filled with various comments following the announcement of Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD as vice presidential candidate (cawapres) for the PDIP presidential candidate (capres) Ganjar Pranowo.
Based on CNBC Indonesia’s monitoring, Wednesday (18/10/2023), the hashtag #GanjarMahfud2024 was included in the list of most popular topics on X (formerly Twitter). There are also topics ‘Pak Prabowo’, ‘Sandiaga Uno’, and ‘Anies – Muhaimin’ which is widely discussed on social media.
Of the various comments discussing the ‘marriage’ of Ganjar and Mahfud, there were some who created an abbreviation for the presidential and vice presidential candidate pair.
Comedian Ernest Prakasa in his personal X account suggested the duet name ‘GAFUD’ which is similar to a play on GoTo’s GoFood food delivery service.
“Reward Pranowo – Mahfud MD.
Suggestions for duet names: GAFUD.
“Hungry? Just go food. President? Gafud Just.”
Another account even suggested the name be ‘GOFUD’, the same name but different spelling from GoFood.
“GOFUD Ganjar-Mahfud,” said a netizen accompanied by an illustrative photo of the newly released presidential and vice presidential candidates.
“Remember Gofud remember Reward Mahfud,” said another netizen.
Many netizens also gave their support and prayers to the couple.
PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri announced the ‘marriage’ at an event at the PDIP DPP Office on Jalan Pangeran Diponegoro, Menteng, Central Jakarta, Wednesday (18/10/2023) today.
“By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, the vice presidential candidate chosen by PDIP who will accompany Mr. Ganjar Pranowo is Mr. Professor Mahfud MD,” said Megawati.
According to Megawati, Mahfud is a familiar figure because the two of them have worked together at the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency. Megawati also praised Mahfud as a capable intellectual.
“I noticed that his knowledge in the legal field is very full of experience,” said Megawati.
Furthermore, Megawati said that Mahfud was a figure with complete experience in the legislative, executive and judicial domains. Then, he continued, Mahfud was also known as a legal warrior and defender of the little people.
In this announcement, high-ranking coalition party officials supporting Ganjar were also present, including Acting PPP Chairperson Muhammad Mardiono, Perindo Party Chairperson Hary Tanoesoedibjo, Hanura Party Chairperson Oesman Sapta Odang, and President Ganjar’s National Winning Team Chair Arsjad Rasjid.
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