While presidential front runner Prabowo Subianto’s debating skills have been criticised, his choice of the son of the country’s popular president as his running mate will prove more crucial. A political system characterised by clientelism seems to be paving the way for a Prabowo-Gibran win.
As repression rises and critical debate wanes, Jokowi's decision to prioritise dynasty over party loyalty sets the stage for an dull presidential election in Indonesia, writes Ward Berenschot (University of Amsterdam).
Are the morals and ethics of our society more accommodative towards informality, brokers, mediators along with corruption and sustained exploitation? And what happens to the constitutional promise of equality, fraternity and justice?