Kapanlagi.com - Comedian Marshel Widianto is known to have run as a candidate for Deputy Mayor of South Tangerang alongside partner Ahmad Riza Patria. However, both have now announced their withdrawal from the 2024 Tangsel Pilkada.
This has certainly raised public questions about the reasons behind Marshel and his partner's withdrawal. Especially since Marshel's party and Ahmad Riza Patria have endorsed another pair to run in the election.
In relation to this, Marshel Widianto, when met in the South Tangerang area on Wednesday (28/8) afternoon, spoke up. He explained the reasons why he and his partner withdrew from their candidacy for Mayor and Deputy Mayor of South Tangerang.
1. Reasons for Marshel's Withdrawal
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Marshel revealed that his partner Ahmad Riza Patria has been given a special assignment from the party. And of course, this decision has been discussed beforehand.
"Indeed, brother Riza has a special task from the party which we have talked about personally," said Marshel Widianto.
"It has been (communicated), all good," he added.
2. Ready to Return to the Entertainment World
With his withdrawal, Marshel stated that he will return to the entertainment world. But before that, he must complete his affairs in the party to fully support the new candidates being promoted.
"Everything is safe, you know the sea, the wind is always strong and it will definitely return, for sure," he remarked.
(kpl/irf/sry)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.