Jokowi says Sukarno family members fit to lead PDI-P

Megawati Soekarnoputri (centre), chairwoman of the Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), and President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo (left) share a moment as presumptive PDI-P nominee Ganjar Pranowo looks on during the party's national meeting on Sept 29, 2023 in Jakarta.- Reuters

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo has shrugged off speculation that he aspired to lead the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) by saying that members of the Sukarno family served well in leading the party.

The President also said he preferred to return to his Central Java hometown of Surakarta after wrapping up his second and final term next year.