Claim: An online report claimed Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he may choose jailed former Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama -- known as Ahok -- to be his running mate in 2019 elections. Widodo's spokesman denied he made the comment and no mainstream media reported this announcement, which was purportedly made at a political event that other journalists widely covered.
Fact-check: Did Indonesia's president say he may pick a jailed politician as his running mate in 2019 elections? Unfounded
Verdict: did indonesia's president say he may pick a jailed politician as his running mate in 2019 elections? unfounded
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Unknown
Date published: 2024-04-17T16:44:09