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7 clusters · 33 sources · 38 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Categories: POLITICS

Jokowi political safari, PSI grassroots push

Entities: Kaesang Pangarep · Partai Solidaritas Indonesia · Grace Natalie · Kupang · Joko Widodo

Overview

Former President Joko Widodo’s three‑day Lampung visit (June 26‑28 2026) was used by the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) to expand its grassroots network ahead of the 2029 legislative elections. Kaesang Pangarep distributed PSI jackets to former officials, while Jokowi toured a UMKM centre, sampled local snacks, prayed at a pesantren and participated in a buffalo‑head stepping ceremony at Pondok Pesantren Nurul Qodiri after receiving honors from five adat kingdoms. PSI framed the trip as morale‑building; PDIP criticised it as a power‑show, and analysts described it as a “political safari” testing Jokowi’s post‑presidential relevance. The visit sparked a surge of about 6,000 new PSI members, raising provincial membership to roughly 31,200.

Continuing the tour, Jokowi travelled to Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur on 1 August 2026. He attended a Car Free Day, met residents and addressed PSI’s regional coordination meeting, urging the party to build functional village‑level structures rather than exist only on paper. He warned cadres to resolve internal issues through party hierarchy before seeking his personal assistance, and offered help in Solo. Jokowi was ceremonially crowned “Raja Timor” by local traditional leaders. He highlighted PSI’s growth from 11 DPRD seats in 2019 to 34 after the 2024 election and hinted at a large, undisclosed target for the 2029 vote. Political analyst Adi Prayitno noted the activity may also keep Jokowi’s son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, visible ahead of the elections.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 7 SOURCES] Joko Widodo attended a Rakorda of DPD PSI in Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur on 1 August 2026. (multiple articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] Jokowi urged PSI cadres to build functional party structures down to villages and polling stations and warned against formalities. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Jokowi said PSI has a large, undisclosed target for the 2029 election beyond simply entering parliament. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Jokowi offered PSI cadres the option to seek assistance in Solo if internal party problems could not be solved through the party hierarchy. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Analyst Adi Prayitno said Jokowi’s political activity aims to keep his son Gibran Rakabuming Raka relevant for the 2029 election. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Gibran Rakabuming Raka is being positioned as a potential vice‑presidential candidate in the 2029 election. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] PSI held 11 DPRD seats in NTT in 2019 and increased to 34 seats after the 2024 election. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Jokowi was ceremonially crowned “Raja Timor” by traditional leaders in Kupang on 1 August 2026. (multiple articles)

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 16 sources
Jokowi urges PSI to strengthen grassroots structure ahead of 2029 election
Jokowi urged PSI to build functional grassroots structures, hinted at a big 2029 election target, noted the party’s seat growth in NTT, offered help via Solo, and was crowned Raja Timor, while analysts say his
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Jokowi's Lampung Visit Sparks 6,000 New PSI Party Members
President Jokowi’s Lampung visit led PSI’s regional branch to report about 6,000 new members, raising its total to 31,200 and targeting 300,000 by 2028.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Joko Widodo Defends Buffalo-Head Ritual Amid Calls to Lead PSI Party
Joko Widodo says stepping on a buffalo head is a traditional ritual and asks it not be politicised, while PSI members urge his appointment as party’s Supervisory Board chair.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Jokowi's political moves challenge Prabowo government
Jokowi’s Lampung visit with PSI is portrayed as a political challenge to Prabowo, while his lawyer accuses Roy Suryo of using legal tactics to delay a fake‑diploma case.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Former President Jokowi conducts political tour in Lampung, sparking debate over ritual and influence
Former President Jokowi toured Lampung, held a pesantren visit and performed a buffalo‑head stepping ritual, while analysts say the trip is a political safari to test his post‑presidential influence, with some警
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
Jokowi’s Lampung political safari sparks PSI boost and controversy
Jokowi’s Lampung safari featured PSI meetings, a buffalo‑head ceremony, UMKM visits and new PSI recruits, drawing both political support and criticism amid economic concerns.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Joko Widodo Launches Lampung Tour Wearing PSI Gear to Boost Prabowo’s Campaign
President Joko Widodo began a Lampung tour on June 26, wearing PSI attire to rally support for Prabowo Subianto’s 2024 bid, amid heightened security; earlier, Prabowo’s aide met Jokowi in Solo to deliver a wedd

Sources

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