Golkar elects Bahlil Lahadalia, Jokowi ally, to strengthen influence after term ends.

Indonesia's second-largest political party, Golkar, is expected to elect Bahlil Lahadalia, a close ally of President Joko Widodo, as its new chief on 21 August. This move is believed to enable Jokowi to retain influence after his term ends in October, as he seeks to secure his post-presidential legacy. All regional chiefs of Golkar have declared their support for Lahadalia, indicating strong internal unity.