Indonesia president congratulates poll winner Prabowo, markets cheer
Prabowo’s running mate is Jokowi’s eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is set to be youngest VP in Indonesia’s history
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo said on Thursday he had congratulated Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto after unofficial counts showed the ex-special forces commander winning this week’s presidential election in a single round of voting.
“I have, in person last night,” the president, popularly known as Jokowi, told reporters when asked if he had congratulated Prabowo and his running mate.
Prabowo’s running mate is Jokowi’s eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is set to be the youngest vice president in Indonesia’s history.
Prabowo, 72, declared a “victory for all Indonesians” before jubilant supporters late on Wednesday, after so-called quick ballot counts by independent pollsters - accurate in past elections - showed he had won nearly 60 percent of votes.
-
James Van Der Beek's Friends Helped Fund Ranch Purchase Before His Death At 48 -
King Charles ‘very Much’ Wants Andrew To Testify At US Congress -
Rosie O’Donnell Secretly Returned To US To Test Safety -
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Spotted On Date Night On Valentine’s Day -
King Charles Butler Spills Valentine’s Day Dinner Blunders -
Brooklyn Beckham Hits Back At Gordon Ramsay With Subtle Move Over Remark On His Personal Life -
Meghan Markle Showcases Princess Lilibet Face On Valentine’s Day -
Harry Styles Opens Up About Isolation After One Direction Split -
Shamed Andrew Was ‘face To Face’ With Epstein Files, Mocked For Lying -
Kanye West Projected To Explode Music Charts With 'Bully' After He Apologized Over Antisemitism -
Leighton Meester Reflects On How Valentine’s Day Feels Like Now -
Sarah Ferguson ‘won’t Let Go Without A Fight’ After Royal Exile -
Adam Sandler Makes Brutal Confession: 'I Do Not Love Comedy First' -
'Harry Potter' Star Rupert Grint Shares Where He Stands Politically -
Drama Outside Nancy Guthrie's Home Unfolds Described As 'circus' -
Marco Rubio Sends Message Of Unity To Europe