As the party chairman, Prabowo’s pledge illustrates Gerindra's position of supporting continuity in the current administration’s programs.

This situation raises critical questions about the stance and political strategy of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), especially in the context of a new administration under Prabowo and his vice president-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is Jokowi’s eldest son.

The PKS has signaled that it may jump ship to the ruling government after accepting the Prabowo-led Onward Indonesia Coalition’s (KIM) offer to join forces in the Jakarta gubernatorial election. The decision capped a political drama that saw the PKS abandon its ally Anies Baswedan.

Known for its opposition stance and sharp critiques of Jokowi's policies, the PKS now faces a strategic dilemma. Should the Islam-based party remain outside the government, continuing its role as an opposition force, or should it join the new administration?

Historically, the PKS has committed to an opposition role, consistently criticizing Jokowi’s government for policies it deems misaligned with its principles. Its criticisms have often focused on large infrastructure projects that it believes do not benefit the populace evenly or align with its social justice values.

Remaining in the opposition would allow the PKS to continue its role as a policy watchdog, maintaining distance from government decisions it does not support. This position would enable the party to persist in offering policy alternatives and preserving its ideological consistency, which has long been part of its political identity.