Jokowi-Backed Presidential Hopeful’s Rating Falls on Soccer Flop
- Survey finds Ganjar Pranowo’s popularity at an all-time low
- Ganjar blamed for Indonesia losing hosting rights for U20 cup
Protesters march during a protest in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 20.
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Ganjar Pranowo lost the top spot as Indonesia’s most popular presidential hopeful after his comments against Israeli participation in the Under 20 FIFA World Cup were blamed for the removal of the country’s hosting rights, a survey showed.
Support for the 54-year-old Central Java Governor dropped to 26.9% in the latest poll by Lembaga Survei Indonesia, his lowest score since it began collecting data in July last year. Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto became the most popular at 30.3%. Former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, who has already secured a ticket to run in the 2024 elections, remained in third place.