Military Commander Nominee
Today, on Nov. 28, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is expected to submit the name of the military commander (Panglima TNI) nominee to the House of Representatives (DPR). The House Speaker Puan Maharani will reportedly announce the nominee. The question is, who will be the nominee?
A Strong Signal from Jokowi
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo attended a consolidation event of his volunteer groups over the weekend at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, where he gave other clues about his successor. Many believe that the clues are pointing to Ganjar Pranowo, Governor of Central Java. The event itself is widely criticized, including from within Jokowi’s ruling coalition, but the signals from Jokowi are more important to digest.
Prabowo-Jokowi’s Pairing Idea Revived
Law expert Yusril Ihza Mahendra, who is also the chairman of the Islamic party PBB, suggested Prabowo Subianto to run with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo as a running mate if the retired general wants to win the 2024 presidential race. The President, however, has repeatedly stressed that he won’t run again in 2024.
The 2024 Race Dynamics (12)
Ganjar Pranowo won a majority vote in the so-called Musyawarah Rakyat (Musra), a convention held by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s volunteer groups, in South Sulawesi province. In a similar convention held in Banten, Ganjar was trailing behind Airlangga Hartarto with a thin margin. Both Banten and Makassar provinces are known as the strongholds of Prabowo Subianto.
Political Breakups?
Six members of the ruling coalition at the House of Representatives (DPR) are supporting President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s plan to revise the New Capital City Law (UU IKN) No. 3/2022. The six members are PDIP, Golkar, Gerindra, PKB, PAN, and PPP. Nasdem Party, a political party led by media mogul Surya Paloh, is the only member of the ruling coalition that decided to abstain.
Military Commander Nominee: Jokowi’s Options
The House of Representatives (DPR) urges President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to submit the name of the military commander (Panglima TNI) nominee within the next three days. The Presidential Staff Office (KSP), meanwhile, stated that the Presidential Letter (Surpres) regarding the military commander nominee has already been prepared and it will be sent soon at the right time. Let’s talk about the options the President has regarding the military commander.
The 2024 Race Dynamics (11)
The Chairman of PKB, Muhaimin Iskandar, was furious at the rumor saying Prabowo Subianto might be paired with Ganjar Pranowo. Imin stated that he will form another coalition if the rumor is true.
HIPMI Chairmanship Race
Today, on Nov. 22, the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) will elect its new chairman in its congress (Munas) held in Surakarta, Central Java. The congress was opened by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Monday (Nov 21). The congress is worth...
Jokowi’s Concern on Identity Politics
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo reminded aspiring candidates for 2024 race about the danger of identity politics. The President wants them to not politicize religion, race and societal groups (SARA) issues, so that the situation remains conducive throughout the 2024...
Andika’s Successor: No Decision Yet
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has not sent a presidential letter (Surpres) regarding the name of the military commander (Panglima TNI) nominee that will replace General Andika Perkasa, who is entering his mandatory retirement age next month. Many wonder whether the President is now facing a dilemma.