Jokowi Officially Joins PSI, Signaling Family’s New Political Era

Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo reveals PSI membership, reshaping family's political future amid 2029 election preparations.

Editorial Desk

September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Jakarta, Indonesia — Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo has officially confirmed his membership in the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), ending months of speculation about his political affiliations. The 65-year-old leader made the announcement during a regional coordination meeting in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday, September 26.

Jokowi revealed he joined the party on October 14, 2025, and displayed his membership card to the audience. Everything is clear now, he said, responding to chants of “Long live Jokowi!” His decision to join PSI comes nearly two years after his formal split with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) in December 2024.

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The move marks a significant shift for Jokowi, whose political career was once closely tied to PDI-P. His eldest son, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, had previously run under Prabowo Subianto’s coalition, which led to tensions with PDI-P. With PSI now serving as his new political vehicle, analysts suggest Jokowi aims to solidify his influence ahead of the 2029 elections, while also supporting his sons’ political ambitions.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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