PoliticsJokowi becomes focal point for Indonesia's presidential election
Supporters urge him to run for vice president as party struggles to pick candidate
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo waves after delivering his State of the Nation address ahead of the country's Independence Day in Jakarta on Aug. 16. © Reuters
KOYA JIBIKI, Nikkei staff writer
October 4, 2022 17:23 JST
JAKARTA -- President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's ruling party has yet to settle on a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, putting increasing attention on who the influential leader may back or whether he will consider running for the vice presidency.