Mustaqim Adamrah, Jakarta – The youth wing of Muhammadiyah, one of the country's largest Muslim organizations, said Thursday it was not taking part in the campaign of either of the governor candidates.

Angkatan Muda Muhammadiyah head M. Izul Muslimin said orders had been given to youth wing members not to involve the organization's name or symbols in the campaign. He also said banners claiming the organization supported one or the other of the candidates were not allowed.

"The central board has ordered those involved in the Jakarta election – whether as monitors, part of an election committee or on a campaign team – not to use the Muhammadiyah name in any form in support of a particular candidate," Izul said.

However, the organization is encouraging all members to vote for the candidate who they believe will best lead the city, Izul said.

The organization was reacting to banners that went up around the capital saying it was supporting incumbent Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo and his running mate Prijanto, a retired Army general, in the Aug. 8 election.

Fauzi and Prijanto are going against former National Police deputy chief Adang Daradjatun and his running mate, Jakarta legislator Dani Anwar, in the capital's first direct gubernatorial election.