The influence of Indonesia\u2019s seventh president, Joko Widodo (Jokowi),\nis considered likely to remain strong in the national political\nlandscape, despite his no longer being head of state and the disruption\ncaused by the alleged false diploma case.<\/p>\n
Political observer Iyyas Subiakto said Jokowi\u2019s influence remained\nhighly significant to the political trajectory of his eldest son,\nVice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.<\/p>\n
He said that influence could grow further if Jokowi took the position\nof chairman of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI).<\/p>\n
\u201cVery significant, especially if Mr Jokowi becomes PSI chairman,\u201d\nIyyas said in a statement on Friday (6 November).<\/p>\n
However, Iyyas\u2019s remarks were his view of possible future political\ndevelopments, not confirmation that Jokowi would lead PSI.<\/p>\n
Iyyas said that Jokowi\u2019s involvement in the party\u2019s leadership, if it\nwere to happen, could affect the dynamics of national political\ncompetition.<\/p>\n
He said Jokowi\u2019s experience and political networks from his time as\npresident remained relevant to the process of leadership succession.<\/p>\n
Iyyas also sees the 2029 election as an important moment for a\ntransition between generations and for Indonesia\u2019s political\ntransformation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a moment of transition between generations and\ntransformation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to Iyyas, a change in the generation of leaders should\ninvolve more than a change of individuals; it should also bring renewal\nin the way the state is governed. This is necessary to ensure that the\npublic interest remains a priority.<\/p>\n
He also warned that power secured through elections should not be\nused to prioritise the interests of particular groups or factions.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter winning an election or presidential election, they are the\npeople\u2019s employees,\u201d Iyyas said.<\/p>\n
The extent of Jokowi\u2019s influence in future politics will therefore\ndepend not only on his position and political networks, but also on how\nthat influence shapes leadership succession ahead of 2029.<\/p>\n
The consolidation of political parties, public responses and the\nperformance of figures backed by Jokowi will also help determine the\nformer president\u2019s influence in the national political landscape.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/jokowis-influence-seen-remaining-strong-until-2029-amid-diploma-case-1793991017", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }