KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Indonesia's outgoing president, Joko Widodo, on Friday brushed off a question about growing criticism that he is building a political dynasty as the end of his term draws near, saying the choice of leader should be left to the people. Jokowi, as the president is popularly known, will complete his second and final term in October next year but the appointment of relatives to various political positions as a Feb. 14 election draws closer has raised eyebrows in a country that broke free of authoritarian rule 25 years ago. When asked about his thoughts on dynastic politics, Jokowi told reporters: "Just leave it to the people".
Indonesian President Brushes Off Talk of Political Dynasty
KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. Indonesia's outgoing president, Joko Widodo, on Friday brushed off a question about growing criticism that he is building a political dynasty as the end of his term draws near, saying the choice of leader should be left to the people. Jokowi, as the president is popularly known, will complete his second and final term in October next year but the appointment of relatives to various political positions as a Feb. 14 election draws closer has raised eyebrows in a country that broke free of authoritarian rule 25 years ago. When asked about his thoughts on dynastic politics, Jokowi told reporters: "Just leave it to the people".