Indonesia: Push for Jokowi’s term extension intensifies

Push for Jokowi’s term extension intensifies Incumbent President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and First Lady Iriana cast their ballots at a polling station during the presidential and legislative elections in Jakarta on April 17, 2019. - Jakarta Post/ANN

JAKARTA, April 1 (Jakarta Post/ANN): The political maneuvering pushing for an extension of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s term beyond 2024 appears to be intensifying even after the controversial proposal was met with strong resistance from major political parties within the ruling coalition and the opposition.

Since mid-March, banners bearing the slogan, "The Hope of Indonesian People #2024StayLoyalWithJokowi”, have been visible across Palembang, South Sumatera, Jambi and South Lampung.