At the opening of Projo's III Congress in Jakarta, Chairman Budi Arie Setiadi signaled strong intentions for the organization to join the Gerindra Party led by President Prabowo Subianto. He stated the move would happen soon and pledged Projo's support for Prabowo's flagship programs. Gerindra's Daily Chairman Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said he has not yet heard the statement directly.
The III Congress of Projo, opened on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Jakarta, served as a platform for Chairman Budi Arie Setiadi to signal strong intentions to join the Gerindra Party. As a former cooperatives minister, Budi Arie stated that Projo is determined to strengthen the party led by President Prabowo Subianto. "Projo will join Gerindra as soon as possible," he said at the forum.
Budi Arie also affirmed Projo's commitment to supporting Prabowo's flagship programs moving forward. This statement highlights efforts by community organizations like Projo to align with major political parties post-election.
When asked by reporters about Budi Arie's remarks, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Gerindra's Daily Chairman, admitted he had not received direct confirmation. Dasco refrained from further comment until hearing officially from Projo. This cautious response reflects Gerindra's approach to organizational merger issues.
The background unfolds amid Indonesia's post-election political dynamics following Prabowo's victory. Projo, known as a strong supporter of Prabowo, now appears to seek a stronger position through official party affiliation.