A (Not) Happy New Year for Nasdem
After the resignation of Siswono Yudo Husodo, Nasdem Party confirmed another resignation from one of its key leaders, Enggartiasto Lukita. Nasdem, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh, has also been at the heart of a rumor about cabinet reshuffle which is believed to be happening soon. This is not good news for Nasdem to enter the new year of 2023.
Sandiaga’s Maneuver
The Minister of Tourism & Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno, who is also a key leader of Gerindra Party, is open to the possibility of entering 2024 race with the backing from another political party. In relation to Sandi’s statement, the Daily Chairman of Gerindra Party Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said that he got an information that Sandi will soon leave Gerindra to join the United Development Party (PPP). Will there be a political break-up between Sandi and Prabowo?
Prabowo’s East Java Visit (2)
The Chairman of Gerindra Party, Prabowo Subianto, recently visited East Java province on Monday (Dec 26). His visit is worth highlighting in light of 2024 race. Let’s talk a bit about Prabowo’s East Java visit. Prabowo visited East Java to meet with the ulemas from...
The New Navy Chief
Today, on Dec. 28, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reportedly will inaugurate Vice Admiral (Laksdya) Muhammad Ali as the new Navy Chief of Staff (KSAL), a position previously occupied by the Military Commander (Panglima TNI) Admiral Yudo Margono. Who is he? President...
The 2024 Race Dynamics (15)
The rumor continues about the possibility that Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto might run together in 2024 race. At the same time, another rumor of Anies Baswedan-Andika Perkasa pairing also continues to circulate. Let’s talk again about these potential pairings.
2023 Political Outlook (11)
The rumor about cabinet reshuffle has been circulating for months. Most recently, the ruling party PDIP asked President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to evaluate the ministers from Nasdem Party, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh. Will there be a cabinet reshuffle next year?
The Next Navy Chief (2)
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo will soon announce the new Navy Chief of Staff (KSAL), a position left behind by the Military Commander (Panglima TNI) Admiral Yudo Margono. The announcement could take place this week or early next year.
Interesting Police Job Rotation
Chief of the National Police (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo officiated another round of job rotation. This time the rotation affects 704 police officers, including some regional police chiefs.
Ganjar-Prabowo v Anies-Andika?
Latest survey from Charta Politika found Ganjar Pranowo led the poll. The pollster, moreover, predicts that Ganjar can potentially win 2024 race in one round if the Governor runs with Prabowo Subianto. At the same time, rumor continues to circulate that Anies Baswedan...
Survey Findings on Nasdem (2)
Another pollster, Charta Politika, revealed an interesting finding that the nomination of Anies Baswedan as presidential candidate has not given electoral effects to the Nasdem Party so far. Even worse, the pollster found that Nasdem’s electability is declining...