No images? Click here Hello again, authoritarianism?Attempts to make Joko "Jokowi" Widodo remain in the presidential seat in the third-largest democracy have reemerged. The president rejected the idea on previous occasions, saying that it was "a slap on his face", realising that the move was unconstitutional. But this time, Jokowi has changed his stance. Being a democratic leader, Jokowi says he welcomes various opinions. He also hints that he does not mind the idea as long it is in line with the law. Many critics have seen it as an attempt by oligarchs to prolong their power. Instead of striving for a third term, this time, pro-government political parties want Jokowi to extend his period for two years, citing political and economic stability post-pandemic as reasons. The public has rejected the idea, believing that it betrays the reform that the people have fought for in the past two decades. Will Jokowi listen?
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