Incumbent Governor of Jakarta Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama will enter the 2017 gubernatorial race as an independent. Just a few hours ago, Teman Ahok, a group of volunteers that have dedicated themselves to ensuring Ahok’s entrance into the 2017 gubernatorial race as an independent, released a press statement saying that Ahok had agreed to running as an independent with his running mate Heru Budi Hartono. To subscribe please click here