Golkar Confident in 2029 Election Despite Jokowi's PSI Safari

Golkar party secretary-general Muhammad Sarmuji expressed confidence that his party will outperform the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) in the upcoming 2029 elections. He believes each political party has its own appeal to voters, and that former President Joko Widodo's activities with PSI in Lampung do not hinder Golkar's prospects.

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The risk of voter shifts is not only to PSI but also to other parties. Likewise, there is potential for shifts from other parties to Golkar. That is normal in political contests. We are optimistic about facing the 2029 election.

"The risk of voter shifts is not only to PSI but also to other parties. Likewise, there is potential for shifts from other parties to Golkar. That is normal in political contests. We are optimistic about facing the 2029 election," Sarmuji said on Friday, June 26, 2026.

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Yes, that is Mr. Jokowi's and PSI's political right. Mr. Jokowi is a free person who can determine his political steps. We respect that.

Sarmuji views Widodo's engagement with PSI as his political right, stating, "Yes, that is Mr. Jokowi's and PSI's political right. Mr. Jokowi is a free person who can determine his political steps. We respect that." Widodo, who previously belonged to the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, began a three-day visit to Lampung on June 26, 2026, accompanied by PSI volunteers. He was seen wearing a white shirt and hat with PSI's elephant logo.

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The rundown of the event has been made, both by the volunteers and PSI. Later, it will certainly be packed.

During his visit, Widodo indicated that the itinerary was prepared by volunteers and PSI, describing it as "packed." After Lampung, he plans to visit East Nusa Tenggara and West Java. The visit to Lampung was reportedly at the request of the community, according to Sarhani, head of the Lampung Regional Board of the Nusantara People's Brigade. Sarhani emphasized that Widodo would be visiting as an ordinary citizen without a political agenda.

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We invited him because we received a lot of information and input from the general public who want to be visited by Mr. Jokowi after his retirement as president.