Joko Widodo (L) and Ma’ruf Amin in Jakarta on June 27 (Photo: AFP/VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – Shortly after the Constitutional Court (MK) of Indonesia rejected petitions against the presidential election result, President-elect Joko Widodo has stated that he and his running mate Ma’ruf Amin would become the president and vice president for all Indonesians. He made the remark at a press briefing at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta on June 27 evening before heading to Japan for the G20 Summit. He thanked the entire nation and hoped that the people’s mandate that he received for the second term could be fulfilled well. Joko Widodo called for national unity following the MK’s ruling, stressing: "There is no more (presidential candidate) number one or number two, there is only Indonesian unity." He also invited all the people to reunite and together develop the country. He said despite having different political choices, he hoped all Indonesians would … [Read more...] about Joko Widodo pledges to become president for all Indonesians
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Indonesian election: Widodo makes victory speech
Incumbent Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his running mate Ma’ruf Amin (R) (Photo: AFP/VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – Incumbent Indonesian President Joko Widodo, accompanied by his running mate Ma’ruf Amin, made a victory speech in Central Jakarta on May 21, following the official announcement of the results of the presidential and legislative elections. He thanked the people of Indonesia for their trust and called for efforts to promote the country’s development of peace and prosperity for residents and children in the future. He announced that after the inauguration this October, he and Ma’ruf Amin will be the committed leaders and protectors of all Indonesian people, and that they will fight to achieve social justice. Widodo also spoke highly of efforts made by relevant parties in ensuring an equal and transparent election. Earlier, the General Election Commission officially announced Joko Widodo as re-elected for the second term as he won 55.5 … [Read more...] about Indonesian election: Widodo makes victory speech
Widodo declares victory in presidential election in Indonesia
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Source: Xinhua) Jakarta (VNA) – Incumbent Indonesian President Joko Widodo has declared victory in the presidential election after the release of official poll results on May 21. Widodo told reporters that he and his running mate Ma’ruf Amen will become president and vice president after they are sworn in, adding that they will be leaders and protectors of all Indonesians. Meanwhile, his rival Prabowo Subianto, former general and member of the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) rejected the results because he believed there had been cheating in the poll. He said he will continue to make legal efforts in line with the constitution to defend the mandate of the people and the constitutional rights. According to Indonesian law, Subianto could file a complaint on the voting results at the Constitutional Court. However, he and members of his campaign team had previously said they would mobilise “people … [Read more...] about Widodo declares victory in presidential election in Indonesia
Indonesia: Joko Widodo reelected for second tenure
Illustrative image (Source: AFP) Hanoi (VNA) – Incumbent Indonesian President Joko Widodo has been officially confirmed of being reelected for the second term, the General Election Commission (EC) announced on May 21. Accordingly, Widodo won 55.5 percent of votes compared to 44.5 percent for his rival Prabowo Subianto, former general and member of the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra). EC Chairman Arief Budiman said the ruling will be effective immediately. Earlier, the EC planned to announce the result on May 22. In order to ensure security for the event, Indonesia deployed 32,000 policemen and soldiers across Jakarta. On May 17, the Indonesian police arrested dozens of terrorist suspects linked with the self-claimed Islamic State, including some who planned a bomb attack at a political event. The general election took place on April 17 to elect President, Vice Presidents and over 20,000 deputies to people’s councils at all levels.-VNA … [Read more...] about Indonesia: Joko Widodo reelected for second tenure
Indonesia’s Joko Widodo wins second term as president
His rival Prabowo Subianto, a retired general, has alleged widespread cheating. The elections commission was expected to announce the final tally of the April 17 poll on Wednesday in the Southeast Asian nation of 260 million. But amid fears about unrest and street demonstrations in response to the final count, the official result was released early with little advance notice. Widodo and his vice-presidential running mate Ma'ruf Amin won the election by a 55.5 percent to 44.5 percent margin over Subianto and Sandiaga Uno, the commission said. Some 85.6 million Indonesians cast their ballot in favour of Widodo out of about 154 million voters, it added. "This ruling... will be effective immediately," the commission's chair Arief Budiman said in a live-streamed announcement that was broadcast on major media. Widodo, 57, had been widely predicted to win according to unofficial results. But Subianto, 67, has vowed to challenge any victory for his rival, alleging widespread voter fraud and … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Joko Widodo wins second term as president