After the 2024 Presidential Election, the public space was filled with anxiety. This was not only due to the dynamic and intriguing political landscape, but also due to emerging signs of democratic and legal quality decline in Indonesia.
In the midst of deadlock and pessimism, an interesting and unusual idea emerged: appointing Anies Baswedan as Prime Minister. This was not to overthrow anyone, but rather to save the future direction of the nation.
Legitimacy Crisis
Undoubtedly, the 2024 elections left wounds among the majority of the population, particularly Anies’ supporters. They witnessed a process fraught with alleged violations, ranging from power interventions to rule manipulation.
This is where the legitimacy crisis lies. In legal politics, legitimacy is the foundation of lawful power. When this foundation is fragile, the state can falter.
On the other hand,
