'Most leaders who rise to power on a wave of hope end up disappointing their supporters when confronted with the realities of government.' As the world's third biggest democracy heads to the polls, has the shine worn off Joko Widodo?
Like the former president of the United States, Joko -- known as Jokowi -- was a unlikely political outsider who promised change. A child of the slums, the charismatic Jokowi promised to increase jobs, bolster human rights and crack down on corruption. The public was sold and swept in the self-styled man-of-the-people over his military strongman opponent, Prabowo Subianto, now 67.
And Jokowi hasn't had much success cracking down on corruption, upholding human rights, or protecting minorities, says Vedi Hadiz, director and professor of Asian Studies at Melbourne University. Jokowi began his presidency by signing off on executions by firing squad of eight drug offenders, despite international outcry. Despite saying he would address past human rights injustices during his 2014 campaign, he's yet to do so.
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