“Parties have confirmed this morning that they will register their candidates after Friday prayers,” said KPU Jakarta chairman Sumarno, adding that the elections organizers would wait for the candidates to register up to perhaps Friday night.

Incumbent pair Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama and Djarot Saiful Hidayat registered themselves to KPU Jakarta on Wednesday after they secured support from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, NasDem Party, Hanura Party and Golkar Party.

Meanwhile, four parties -- the Democratic Party, the National Awakening Party (PKB), the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the United Development Party (PPP) – reportedly have decided to nominate Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono and Sylviana Murni. Agus is Yudhoyono’s son, while Sylviana is assistant to the Jakarta governor for tourism affairs.

Meanwhile, another pair would be nominated by Gerindra Party and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS). The figures have been widely reported to include businessman Sandiaga Uno, former national education and cultural minister Anies Baswedan and Batang Regent Yoyok Riyo Sudibyo.

Friday is the last day of the three-day registration period for the Jakarta gubernatorial candidates. (wnd/bbn)

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