Jusuf Kalla readies for VP candidacy

Jusuf Kalla readies for VP candidacy

BANDAR LAMPUNG: Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said on Thursday that he was ready to compete in the Golkar Party convention series with an on the vice president's position.

Kalla said that he would accept whatever decision made by Golkar, including an offer for a vice presidential nomination.

"I have decided to take part in Golkar's conventions, and I hope they nominate me for vice president," he said.

Kalla said that his decision to back away from the presidential candidacy was proof that he served the party's interest, rather than his own.

Kalla, soap opera actor Anwar Fuady and former justice minister Muladi are currently in Lampung on the campaign trail. -- Antara