Jokowi’s Powers and Shadow Party for Political Dynasty:
A Socio-Political Studies in Indonesian Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections
Keywords:
Political Powers, Shadow Party, Political Dynasty, ElectionsAbstract
This research analyzes President Joko Widodo’s (Jokowi) political power and the role of a shadow party in establishing a political dynasty during the 2024 Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections. The study employs a qualitative method using a phenomenological approach. Data is categorized into primary and secondary sources. Primary data includes interviews and observations, while secondary data comprises legal documents and literature relevant to the study's focus. Data analysis is conducted using George Soros’ Shadow Party theory. The findings are drawn through an inductive approach, utilizing generalization and simplification. The study reveals that Jokowi strategically leveraged his authority as the President of Indonesia (2014–2019 and 2019–2024) to support his son Gibran’s candidacy in the 2024 elections. He established a shadow party, Projo (Pro Jokowi), and orchestrated a multi-party coalition that evolved from the Indonesian Forward Coalition (KIM). Jokowi’s influence as the incumbent president enabled him to garner support from key political figures, including Gerindra Party Chairman Prabowo Subianto and Golkar Party Chairman Airlangga Hartarto, both of whom served in his cabinet. Jokowi’s popular image as a humble and approachable leader contributed to associating Gibran with similar traits. However, this coalition has resulted in two significant implications: the emergence of charismatic authoritarian leadership and internal conflicts among coalition parties.
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