The nation saw waves of demonstrations as lawmakers allied with Jokowi and Prabowo sought to roll back Constitutional Court rulings that made more parties eligible, whether individually or in smaller groups, to nominate candidates for the upcoming regional elections and that upheld a set of candidate age requirements that effectively barred Jokowi’s youngest son Kaesang Pangarep from running for regional office this year.

Lawmakers ultimately withdrew the legislation that would have overridden the court’s rulings.

The crisis was widely seen as a first test of Jokowi and Prabowo’s alliance, with analysts warning that the social unrest and public discontent over Jokowi’s apparent efforts to establish a political dynasty could put the beginning of Prabowo’s presidency at risk.

Speaking to thousands of members of his Gerindra Party on Saturday evening, Prabowo sought to quell speculation about a rift with Jokowi, praising the President as a sincere and dedicated leader for the last decade and reiterating his unwavering support for the outgoing leader.

"Many experts on podcasts have said [there has been discord in our relationship]. But I think people in villages prefer it if their leaders get along well,” Prabowo said at Gerindra’s national leadership congress at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta.

“Thank you for your dedication over the years. Rest assured of our support [...]. Gerindra will always be behind you,” he told Jokowi from the podium. “We will continue all your programs and improve what has been lacking.”