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View all search resultsCivil society organizations are urging political parties to exercise their right to an inquiry by launching a House of Representatives probe into allegations of election fraud, which have continued to gain traction less than two weeks before the General Elections Commission (KPU) is due to announce the official winners.
The absence of official instruction from Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leadership on whether and how to pursue a legislative inquiry into alleged irregularities in the February general election, coupled with hesitation among several sympathetic political parties to commit to a probe, threatens to kill the investigation before it is even launched.
An exchange of jabs on social media over the weekend has started early buzz over Jakarta's top post, though things could change in a big way if lawmakers decide to pass a bill that turns it into a presidential appointment.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said on Monday that he would play the role of “bridge builder” in a post-election reconciliation effort that analysts say is an attempt to maintain a leading role in politics for the remainder of his term and beyond.
The 2024 presidential race is still no runaway victory, opinion surveys show, even as candidate Prabowo Subianto maintains his lead over competitors Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo, meaning the frontrunner could well face a runoff against either of his rivals.
A fresh initiative in the House of Representatives to hold next year’s regional elections two months earlier than scheduled has sparked concern that this could be another move aimed at shoring up President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s position and retaining his widespread influence after he steps down.
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is planning to make new appointments to strategic positions this week, a Palace official has said, a move analysts say could shift the balance of power between the popular outgoing leader and his Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) amid frayed ties.
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