Jokowi-Prabowo Dynamics: Airlangga’s Statement
Airlangga Hartarto, the chairman of Golkar Party, recently talked in a podcast and he addressed some crucial issues, including the rumor of Jokowi becoming the new Golkar chairman and the discussion between the President and Prabowo Subianto regarding the roles in the next ruling coalition. In another occasion, Airlangga also talked about cabinet positions for Golkar in the next administration.
The New Battle(s) Begins?
Today, Mar. 18, the General Election Commission (KPU) is scheduled to complete the recapitulation of votes in five remaining provinces. If the recapitulation of votes in those five provinces are complete, the KPU will announce the final outcome of the 2024 presidential & legislative elections today. Thus, new battles will begin at the Constitutional Court (MK) and also, perhaps, at the House of Representatives (DPR).
Gibran’s Inner Circle (3)
In the first two instalments of the article, we’ve talked about the family of Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, and their business networks. Now, let’s talk about volunteer groups that support Gibran in the 2024 presidential race.
The Air Force Chief Race
Some generals have been mentioned as potential candidates to replace Air Force Chief of Staff (KSAU) Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, who will enter his mandatory retirement age next month. This succession in the Air Force (TNI AU) is truly worth highlighting in relation to the relationship dynamics between the outgoing President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Prabowo Subianto, the presumptive president-elect.
The Big & Permanent Coalition Speculation (2)
Talks continue surrounding an idea of establishing big and permanent coalition for the next administration under Prabowo-Gibran and the possibility of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo being the leader of the coalition. The question is, even if they can establish a big coalition, how long will it last?
Prabowo’s Inner Circle (4)
Major Teddy Indra Wijaya, the adjutant of Prabowo Subianto, recently got promoted to the vice commander of the Para Raider 328/Dirgahayu Infantry Battalion. Let’s talk about Major Teddy and three other personal secretaries of Prabowo.
Ahok’s Statement
Former Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama a.k.a Ahok, who is now a PDIP politician, recently had an interview in a podcast aired on Merry Riana Youtube channel. In the podcast, Ahok addressed some interesting issues, including a rumor of him possibly running with Anies Baswedan in the Jakarta’s 2024 gubernatorial election.
The Bill on Special Status of Jakarta (2)
The polemic continues surrounding the Bill on the special status of Jakarta (DKJ). Other than the controversial Article 10 of the Bill that gives the President an authority to appoint the next Jakarta governor and vice governor, there are also concerns regarding Article 55, which gives an authority to the Vice President.
Military Job Rotation & Jokowi-Prabowo Dynamics
Military Commander (Panglima TNI) General Agus Subiyanto recently instituted a job rotation that affected 38 high-rank military officers. The rotation is worth highlighting because among those affected in the rotation are the ones occupying strategic positions such as the Army Vice Chief of Staff (Wakasad), territorial commanders, and the general commander (Danjen) of the Army’s Special Forces Kopassus.
Golkar: A Red Carpet for Jokowi?
It looks like Golkar, the second largest political party in Indonesia, is not just opening the door for President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to join the Party but also willing to possibly make changes into its rules (AD/ART) to enable the President to become its new chairman. Let’s talk a bit about this development.