7th President of Indonesia Joko Widodo. Jokowi called the diploma issue dragging his name a political operation to bring down his reputation. (Source: Sekretariat Presiden RI via Wikimedia Commons)
The 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, assessed that the diploma polemic dragging him and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka into the spotlight is a political operation aimed at diminishing someone's political reputation, with dark passengers riding on the issue.
Key Facts
Joko Widodo made the statement when met at his residence in Sumber, Banjarsari, Solo, Central Java, Friday (16/10/2026).
Jokowi called the polemic over his and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's diplomas a political operation hijacked by dark passengers.
Jokowi believes the issue could be exploited to downgrade someone's political reputation, with the target being both himself and Gibran.
When asked who the target was, Jokowi replied that both had the potential to become targets of the polemic.
Jokowi admitted he was not too concerned about the controversy and called it a normal matter.
Regarding plans to bring the issue to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Jokowi asked all parties to pursue democratic mechanisms in accordance with the constitution.
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