The octopus-like power of Pesantren dynasty in the dynamics of local politics

Cogent Social Sciences

Joseph Okwesili Nkwede¹  Nurul Azizah²  Mohammad Armoyu³ 

[1] Department of Political Science Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki Nigeri;Department of Postgraduate Program Universitas Ibrahimy, Situbondo, Indonesi;Faculty of Dakwah Universitas Ibrahimy Situbondo, East Java, Indonesi;

关键词: Pesantren;    local politics;    cultural capital;    dynasty politics;    democracy;    elections;    elite power;   

DOI  :  10.1080/23311886.2021.1962056

来源: Taylor & Francis

【 摘 要 】

The Pesantren people’s involvement in politics is a new phenomenon that is considered an impediment to the democratic process and progress. This paper aims to fill the gap in existing research on the dominance of the Pesantren people in local politics, which they seem to have strategically mastered. The methodology in this study involved qualitative data collected through observation techniques, interviews, and documentation. The results were analyzed, interpreted, and verified. The study aims to prove that the Pesantren family, including chief officials, utilized state facilities and are in involved in dynastic politics. The study also explores the roles of social, economic, and political capital in election wins. Furthermore, the study explores how dynastic politics has weakened the democratic process and proposes a revision of current election processes to ensure fair elections by strengthening election supervision and encouraging voter education.

【 授权许可】

CC BY