Similar to Prabowo Subianto, Anies Baswedan is still struggling to find a running mate for 2024 race. Nasdem, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh that nominates Anies as presidential candidate, is currently considering some figures from the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) as Anies’ potential running mate. NU, as we all know, is the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia.

Gerindra Party, the third largest party led by Prabowo Subianto, will celebrate its 15th birthday anniversary on Feb. 8. Some speculate that Prabowo might announce his running mate in the anniversary event. Let’s talk a bit about this speculation.

The United Development Party, member of the ruling coalition, predicted that President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo might announce cabinet reshuffle on the next Pon Wednesday, which is the President’s birthday based on Javanese calendar. The next Pon Wednesday is on Feb. 1.

Pretty much as predicted, the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Erick Thohir runs for the chairmanship of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI). Among those supporting Erick to become the new chairman of PSSI is Kaesang Pangarep, the youngest son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. Erick may compete head-to-head against La Nyalla Mattalitti in the upcoming PSSI’s extraordinary congress.

Pretty much as predicted, PDIP leader Megawati Soekarnoputri didn’t announce the party’s president candidate in 2024 election during the 50th anniversary of the party on Tuesday (Jan 10). Megawati, however, hinted the party will nominate own cadre in the race. 

Some expect surprises from today’s 50th anniversary of PDIP, the largest political party in the country. Surprises if party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri picks daughter Puan Maharani or former running mate Prabowo Subianto as president candidate for the party.

While closely watching investigation by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) on corruption case at BAKTI, an agency under ministry of communication and informatics (whose current minister is secretary general of NasDem Party), let’s talk about NasDem, which has nominated Anies Baswedan as president candidate in 2024 election. We’re not saying BAKTI corruption case might drag NasDem, but who knows.

The Nasdem Party confirms that its party chairman, media mogul Surya Paloh, will soon meet with Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), the supreme leader of Democratic Party, and Salim Segaf Aljufri, the supreme leader of the opposition party PKS. This upcoming meeting is crucial on determining whether Anies Baswedan, who has been nominated as presidential candidate by Nasdem, can get a ticket to enter 2024 race or not. If they fail to reach an agreement in the meeting, what’s the alternative option for Paloh and his Nasdem Party?

Kompas, the largest newspaper in the country, reported that the Chairperson of the ruling party PDIP Megawati Soekarnoputri has made a decision on who will be nominated as presidential candidate for 2024 race. However, the name of the candidate and the date of the announcement remain a mystery. We might find out soon because there’s a possibility that Megawati announces her decision in the PDIP’s 50th anniversary event next Tuesday.