Jokowi’s Son to Uphold Key Policies as Prabowo’s VP Candidate
- Jokowi’s son pledged to continue, refine current key programs
- Gibran’s VP candidacy spurs backlash against political dynasty
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The eldest son of Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo pledged to uphold his father’s existing policies as he runs alongside Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto as his vice-presidential candidate.
“Our task now is to continue existing programs and refine them,” said Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 36, after his candidacy was earlier announced by Prabowo in his absence. The pair registered their campaign with the Elections Commission on Wednesday after speaking to thousands of supporters in a packed stadium.