East Luwu Cawabup Photo With Jokowi, Signals Support?

Candidate For Deputy Regent Of East Luwu, Mochamad Akbar Andi Lewidega With Jokowi/DOK IST

JAKARTA - The candidate for Deputy Regent of East Luwu, Mochamad Akbar Andi LeLAPA, was in the spotlight after taking a photo with the 7th President of Indonesia Jokowi. The moment was considered a signal of support.

The moment the photo together took place when the two watched the World Cup qualifying match between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (GBK), Jakarta, Tuesday, November 19.

"I think the photo is proof that Jokowi supports Budiman-Akbar. It doesn't look awkward when taking pictures together, even pointing two fingers," said political observer Arifki Chaniago, Thursday, November 21.

According to Arifki, indications that Budiman-Akbar was supported by Jokowi were not only about taking photos together. However, seeing the factor of the number two pair being carried by the Gerindra Party and the Golkar Party.

The two parties are the main supporting parties of Prabowo-Gibran in the 2024 Presidential Election (Pilpres).

"Jokowi's support has also been in which direction. Budiman-Akbar is supported by Gerindra and Golkar. Candidates for regional heads from the coalition of the two parties must have Jokowi's support," said Arifki.

Meanwhile, in the photos circulating, Akbar appears to be wearing a red and white jersey for the Indonesian contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Meanwhile, Jokowi wore a jersey for the Indonesian football national team (Timnas).

They brandished two fingers in the photo. In the photo, you can see both of them are happy.