Jokowi Continues Political Safari in East Nusa Tenggara with PSI
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former President Joko Widodo is visiting East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) for a three-day political safari with the Solidarity Party (PSI).
- He will attend the PSI Regional Coordination Meeting (Rakorda) in Kupang, along with traditional events and a PSI elephant carnival.
- This visit follows a similar tour in Lampung and aims to strengthen the PSI's organizational consolidation ahead of future political stages.
Former President Joko Widodo embarked on a three-day visit to East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Friday, July 31, 2026, continuing his political safari with the Solidarity Party (PSI). His itinerary includes attending the PSI Regional Coordination Meeting (Rakorda) in Kupang, as well as participating in traditional ceremonies and a PSI elephant carnival.
The agenda in NTT is not much different from the previous political safari in Lampung, more or less the same.
Widodo departed from Adi Soemarmo Airport in Boyolali on Friday morning, accompanied by his aide and Presidential Security details. He indicated that his agenda in NTT would be similar to his previous visit to Lampung, focusing on fulfilling invitations from the community and attending party events.
"The agenda in NTT is not much different from the previous political safari in Lampung, more or less the same," Widodo told reporters. He specifically mentioned the Rakorda in Kupang as a main event, alongside traditional activities and the elephant carnival.
There is an invitation for Rakorda in Kupang. Then there are also traditional events, and an elephant carnival. Yes, similar to Lampung.
This trip marks the second leg of Widodo's political engagements with the PSI, following his tour in Lampung. The visits are seen as part of the PSI's efforts to consolidate its organization at the regional level in preparation for upcoming political phases. Widodo stated that his participation in these events stems from invitations received from local party officials and community members.
There are only two locations (for the NTT visit). Kupang City and Kupang Regency.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.