Indonesia’s Defence Minister and presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto greets his supporters in Jakarta, Indonesia February 14, 2024. (REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana)
Indonesia Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto declared victory in a presidential election on Wednesday after unofficial vote counts showed him with a huge lead that could see him win in a single round.
Political veteran Prabowo, a former special forces commander, had about 58% of votes according to four pollsters, based on ballots counted in a sample of voting stations nationwide. The number of ballots tallied ranged from about 78% to 93% as of 1233 GMT.
In a rousing speech before supporters that drew huge applause, Prabowo vowed to create a government consisting of “the best Indonesians” and said it was a victory for all of the people.
Rivals Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo trailed with about 25% and 17%…
