Hamzah bid a ploy to block Amien: PKB

Hamzah bid a ploy to block Amien: PKB

SURAKARTA, Central Java: The deputy chairman of the National
Awakening Party (PKB), Mahfud M.D., shared on Thursday an
analysis of incumbent Vice President Hamzah Haz's bid for the
presidency.

During a seminar in Surakarta, he said United Development
Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah was running for president not because
he sought the presidency; instead, the move was intentionally
aimed at blocking Amien Rais' chances.

"If Hamzah runs for president, it will divide Muslim votes
between him and Amien, who will get less votes, and open the way
for Megawati to make it to the runoff," said Mahfud.

During the September runoff, he added, Hamzah would mobilize
his supporters to vote for Megawati. -- Antara