Popularity of Indonesian President Jokowi’s son Gibran endures despite election campaign gaffes: Experts

Indonesian vice-presidential candidate Gibran Rakabuming Raka arriving at the election watchdog's office for questioning on Jan 3 over an alleged campaign violation. - PHOTO: EPA-EFE via The Straits Times/ANN

JAKARTA: President Joko Widodo’s son Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is running for vice-president in Indonesia’s 2024 polls, has found himself in hot water yet again – this time over an alleged campaign violation involving distributing milk to children.

But despite a series of slip-ups surrounding the 36-year-old candidate, including inaccurate comments on pregnant women and reported misbehaviour during official debates, analysts say his electoral prospects are not significantly dented.