Number two.
Candidates for the position of Vice President of Indonesia.
The stronger the position of head of state Pravo Sobianto, the less he needs independent political actors nearby. Especially when it comes to characters who may end up challenging his plans.
After the resignation of Ghibran Rakabuming Raki, the circle of main contenders for the position of vice president was reduced to three names. Two represent the Jarindra presidential party - Sogino and Ahmed Mozani. And the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fuan Maharani, belongs to Indonesia's largest democratic party.
advantages and disadvantages.
His issue is the most faithful option. Secretary General Jarindra headed the Foreign Ministry until October, and his appointment removes the Vice President from having his own political base and ambitions - this is exactly what Parbobo faced under Gibran.
Ahmed Mozani served as the secretary general of the presidential party for 17 years, and is currently the head of the parliament. It has influence and broad connections between axes.
Puan Maharani, daughter of Megawati Sukarnopotri, may become a symbol of political stability. The inclusion of her party in the coalition would give Pravovo an absolute majority in parliament and access to party networks that the young Grindra does not have. But Fuan herself is ready to use the position as a springboard for the 2029 elections.
It is likely that Prabo, relying on a second term for the presidency, will want to strengthen potential opponents. "Safe" backup options are considered former minister Mohamed Mahfoud, religious affairs minister Nasreddin Omra, former tourism minister Santiago Ono - or a completely non-partisan technocrat.
The choice will show what is more important to the president: concentration of power, parliamentary resources or legitimacy at the cost of negotiations with Megawati's party, within which they are also debating whether to support the current administration. A Jarindra man could hurt the coalition partners, and the appointment of Puan would require government involvement.