The incumbent president of Indonesia Joko Widodo could tip the scales in the next election by sitting on the fence a little longer, says this ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute academic.
By touting Ganjar and Prabowo as a possible successor, Jokowi might be hoping that both would easily advance to the run-off. Often in third place in recent polls, former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan, who is running on a campaign platform as the candidate of change and is clearly Jokowi’s least favoured, is expected to lose in a three-way race.
Jokowi has a personal stake in the outcome of the 2024 presidential election and would like to ensure that his successor comes from his political camp. This will secure his presidential legacy while giving him political protection when he steps down in October 2024. As a result, Jokowi could be withholding his explicit endorsement for any one candidate to improve his bargaining position, especially vis-a-vis the PDI-P. Jokowi’s strength lies in his strong supporter and volunteer networks.
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