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As allies, Jokowi, Prabowo reap mutual benefits
Almost nine years on from their first election debate, President Jokowi and his ally Prabowo Subianto have cemented a symbiotic relationship that many believe could benefit them both in 2024.
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President Joko (Antara/Zabur Karuru)
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resident Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto have come a long way since their erstwhile bitter rivalry in the 2014 and 2019 elections.
Almost nine years on from their first election debate, the two politicians have cemented a symbiotic relationship that many believe will benefit them both in 2024.
For Jokowi, Prabowo’s blessing is key to cementing a new political dynasty, political analysts have said.
During a recent work trip to Surakarta, Central Java, Gerindra Party chairman Prabowo visited Jokowi’s eldest son Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is following in the footsteps of his father as the mayor of the city.
Prabowo met Gibran at his official residence, where discussions revolved around the latter’s potential to run in either the Central Java or the Jakarta gubernatorial race in 2024.
Either post is likely to be a springboard for an eventual presidential bid, as evidenced by the support gathering around incumbent Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo and former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan.
Both figures consistently rank in the top-three positions, alongside Prabowo, in public opinion polls looking at potential candidates for the 2024 presidential elections.
