Indonesia's election -- the advantages of incumbency

President Jokowi ahead in opinion polls, as Prabowo struggles to make attacks stick

From the start, the April 17 Indonesian presidential election was going to be an unequal race. President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, who is seeking a second term in office, is viewed as a strong incumbent against a lone challenger, Prabowo Subianto, a retired army general who is untested in government.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.