Jakarta, Hilton News –
Indonesia’s 6th President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) attended the grand campaign of presidential candidate and vice presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka at Gelora Karno (GBK), Senayan, Jakarta, Saturday (10/2).
SBY was observed arriving at the grand campaign area at around 12.00 WIB. But there was an unusual sight of his presence. Because, SBY seemed to walk when entering the arena of Prabowo-Gibran’s grand campaign.
This is because the Prabowo-Gibran campaign mass in GBK is bursting, so it cannot be penetrated by vehicles. Despite walking, SBY looked sprightly down the streets of Jakarta at the age of 72 years.
In fact, SBY took the time several times because he was restrained by people who wanted to greet and shake hands. Walking in the scorching heat, Mr. SBY seemed to be wearing a short-sleeved shirt and dark glasses. A smile did not leave his face.
“While traveling from Cikeas to GBK, at 12.00 WIB, his vehicle experienced severe congestion on Jalan Pattimura,” said Ossy Dermawan, SBY’s Private Secretary quoted Saturday (10/2).
Initially, Ossy said, some parties advised SBY to ride a motorcycle. However, because the mass is quite massive and predicted, it cannot penetrate with a motor.
“So SBY decided to walk,” said Ossy who was covered in sweat accompanying SBY on foot.
In Ossy’s calculations, SBY walked about 4-5 kilometers for approximately 40 minutes, including penetrating the mass that crowded the outside and inside of GBK.
SBY, who is also the Chairman of the Upper House of the Democratic Party, came to GBK to fulfill the invitation to attend the grand campaign of the Prabowo-Gibran presidential candidate-vice president pair. When SBY arrived on stage, Prabowo was seen saluting his senior.
(inh/inh)