Amien dealt blow by wandering ally

Amien dealt blow by wandering ally

SURAKARTA, Central Java: Presidential candidate Amien Rais
expressed disappointment on Tuesday that Fuad Bawazier, a
longtime ally, had apparently jumped ship to back Wiranto in the
presidential election.

"Some friends are working for the campaigns of other
presidential candidates, but it is their right to do so," said
Amien, apparently referring to Bawazier, who is a member of
Amien's National Mandate Party (PAN).

Amien said if the report was true, he would consider recalling
Bawazier from his current position as a legislator representing
PAN from the Cilacap electoral district. -- JP