Parties backing Indonesia's Prabowo close ranks to thwart rival's Jakarta governor bid

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Parties backing Indonesia's Prabowo close ranks to thwart rival's Jakarta governor bid
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Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto gestures as he attends the annual State of the Nation Address at the parliament building, ahead of the country's Independence Day, in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 16, 2024. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Pool

Former academic Anies was Prabowo's most outspoken critic and had contested the outcome of the February 14 ballot, alleging the current administration had colluded with Prabowo to ensure he won and warning Indonesia's democracy was under threat. Prabowo and the government rejected that. The Jakarta governorship is seen as a springboard for higher office, with outgoing President Joko"Jokowi" Widodo a previous holder of the post in 2014.The move underlines the extent of Prabowo's consolidation of power since he won the election by a massive margin, helped by Jokowi's tacit backing, popularity and huge political clout after a decade in charge.

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