Indonesia president says he respects institutions amid power struggle over court ruling

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, wearing traditional Jakarta outfit, delivers his annual State of the Nation Address, ahead of the country's Independence Day, in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 16, 2024. Tatan Syuflana/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia President Joko Widodo on Wednesday said he respected decisions of the country's institutions, amid a move by his allies in parliament to try to reverse a court decision that changed qualification criteria for regional elections.

His remarks come during a rare power struggle between Indonesia's parliament and the judiciary, with legislators allied with Widodo and President-elect Prabowo Subianto seeking to roll back a court decision on Tuesday that could allow one of their biggest critics to run for the high-profile post of Jakarta governor.