Joko Widodo, Indonesia's former president, is on a nationwide political tour to boost Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI),led by his son Kaesang Pangarep . Tour kicked off in Lampung Friday,with Widodo joining PSI officials and accepting local royal title, showing he's still a force in politics even after leaving office .
Known as Jokowi,he wore party colors at visit, timed with PSI's local congress . Analysts see this as strategic to raise party's profile. Aiming to shift it from marginal to major player before 2029 elections. “Jokowi clearly has concluded that it is time to develop PSI into a credible political force,” said Marcus Mietzner,Indonesia expert at Australian National University.
PSI,started in 2014, brands itself as progressive option against traditional politics. But struggles to turn its young image into real votes . Widodo's backing comes at critical time; he left office October 2024 with 75% approval,per Indikator Politik Indonesia survey. His role could be key for PSI's push in tough political field...
