KPK on Bobby-Kahiyang
Political tension is heating up ahead of the 2024 simultaneous regional elections, especially between the outgoing President Jokowi–and his family—and PDIP. Meanwhile, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is open to the possibility of summoning Bobby Afif Nasution, the son-in-law of Jokowi, and his wife, Kahiyang Ayu, who is Jokowi’s daughter, in relation to the case of the then North Maluku Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba (AGK).
Possible Scenarios for Kaesang
Some people may not care about what Kaesang Pangarep will do in politics since they’re losing faith in the outgoing President Jokowi. Like it or not, however, Kaesang’s future in politics is worth highlighting because he’s now at the center of political dynamics between political parties in this year’s gubernatorial elections in some major provinces.
Megawati & Jokowi
The matriarch of PDIP Megawati Soekarnoputri recently talked about her relationship with the outgoing President Jokowi. According to Megawati, her relationship with Jokowi is fine, but she rejects the idea of extending the President’s term or changing the length of presidential term to three periods.
KIM Plus: The Red-and-White Coalition 2.0
What’s happening in this year’s simultaneous regional elections is worth monitoring since it is likely related to the power sharing in the next administration. There have been talks about the KIM Plus scenario, which is the expansion of Prabowo-Gibran’s coalition. If anything, KIM Plus could be the new and advanced version of the so-called Koalisi Merah Putih or the Red-and-White coalition (KMP), the mighty coalition that once supported Prabowo Subianto.
KIM Plus Scenario
There is an interesting development coming from Prabowo-Gibran’s coalition that needs to be highlighted. It might change everything in this year’s simultaneous regional elections, especially in some major provinces such as Jakarta, West Java, and Central Java.
PDIP-PKB Axis (2)
In a previous article, we’ve talked about the importance of monitoring a potential coalition between PDIP and PKB in this year’s simultaneous regional elections. Today, we’ve seen PDIP and PKB indeed formed a joint special team to discuss a coalition between the two parties in the gubernatorial elections in some major provinces.
Jakarta Election: Anies-Ahok Rematch?
It looks like we might see a rematch between Anies Baswedan and Basuki Tjahaja Purnama a.k.a Ahok in this year’s Jakarta gubernatorial election. As mentioned in earlier articles, the existing rules are not compatible for an Anies-Ahok pairing. PDIP is reportedly in talks with PKB to form an axis for endorsing Ahok and pairing him with Ida Fauziah to challenge Anies.
Tension Continues between PKB & PBNU
The tension continues to flare up between the National Awakening Party (PKB) led by Muhaimin Iskandar and the Nahdlatul Ulama’s Central Board (PBNU) led by Yahya Cholil Staquf a.k.a Gus Yahya following the establishment of the House’s Special Committee for investigating the implementation of hajj in 2024, locally known as Pansus Haji. Will the tension continue until the upcoming chairmanship congress of PKB that will be held soon this year?
Cabinet Reshuffle Rumor
Media outlets reported a rumor that the outgoing President Jokowi, who has less than three months in office,will make another round of cabinet reshuffle soon. It is said that the President will replace Arifin Tasrif, the Minister of Energy & Mineral Resources (ESDM), with Bahlil Lahadalia, who is now the Minister of Investment/the Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).
KPK Leadership Selection: The Candidates (3)
Today, Jul. 31, 236 candidates of the new leaders of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) that earlier passed the administrative verification will undergo a written test. Let’s take a look into some more candidates that are worth highlighting because of their political connections.