Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, is planning a nationwide tour across all 38 provinces [2] starting in June 2026 [1].
The tour signals a strategic return to the political stage. Analysts said the move is designed to preserve the "Jokowi effect" and ensure the political longevity of his family members as the country looks toward the 2029 election [4].
Observers said the tour aims to strengthen the standing of the Partai Solidaritas Indonesia (PSI). By leveraging his personal popularity, Jokowi may be able to increase the party's visibility, and influence within the national landscape [3].
Central to this strategy is the political future of his sons, specifically Gibran Rakabuming Raka. The tour is viewed as an effort to position Gibran to remain paired with President Prabowo in the lead-up to the 2029 cycle [4].
Not everyone views the move as a viable path to power. Deddy Sitorus, Chairman of the PDIP DPP, criticized the ambitions of the PSI. Sitorus said, "PSI tidak punya kekuatan politik dan cuma bisa pansos dengan terus membawa nama partai berlambang banteng tersebut" [5].
The scale of the journey is significant, covering the entirety of the archipelago [2]. This visibility is intended to maintain a direct connection with voters across diverse regions, ensuring that Jokowi remains a central figure in Indonesian political deliberations despite no longer holding the presidency [3].
“Jokowi is planning a nationwide tour across all 38 provinces.”
This nationwide tour represents a calculated attempt by Joko Widodo to transition from a retired head of state to a political kingmaker. By boosting the PSI and maintaining his public profile, Jokowi is attempting to institutionalize his influence, ensuring his family's political trajectory remains secure for the next election cycle regardless of the current administration's internal shifts.
