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Prabowo’s election victory, with a convincing 59% of the vote, underscores his continued influence, partly bolstered by strategic alliances like choosing Gibran Rakabuming Raka, son of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), as his running mate. Gibran, at just 36, will become Indonesia's youngest vice president, heralding a new era where family lineage plays a pivotal role.
Jokowi’s commitment to nurturing a political lineage is clear. From his days as mayor of Solo, to governor of Jakarta, then president, Jokowi’s ascent was seen as a populist rise from humble beginnings—an antithesis to the old political aristocracy. Yet, behind the scenes, Jokowi appears to be building a political legacy that includes his family members, including Gibran’s rise to national prominence.