Jokowi's son seeks mayor post in sign of nascent dynasty

Indonesian leader is the first not to come from a political family or the elite

SHOTARO TANI, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko Widodo's eldest son registered with his political party to be its candidate for mayor of the city of Solo in central Java, a move that has sparked criticism that the self-styled common man leader is intent on creating a political dynasty.

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