Indonesia leader’s volunteer network endorses ex-general Prabowo for president

The vast volunteer network of outgoing Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Saturday endorsed retired general Prabowo Subianto for president in February’s election.
The endorsement from the “Projo” network, seen as a proxy for the president, is the strongest signal yet that the incumbent will back his former rival in the closely contested race.
Budi Arie Setiadi, Projo chief and the president’s communications minister, declared the group’s support during a press conference at Prabowo’s Jakarta home.
Budi said, “He is a brave man and is committed to the welfare of Indonesians.”
Jokowi, as the president is known, has not yet officially endorsed any candidate.