Yeremia Sukoyo – The Great Indonesian Movement Party says that there is still a chance that it would form a coalition with Megawati Sukarnoputri's party to support its founder, Prabowo Subianto, as a presidential candidate in the 2014 election.

Suhardi, the chairman of the party, known as Gerindra, said on Wednesday that many things could still happen in the 16 months leading up to the election, despite Megawati's anger toward Prabowo for taking credit for Joko Widodo's gubernatorial victory in Jakarta last September.

"Regardless of all of the rumors, we will always respect Ibu Mega," Suhardi said, referring to Megawati by her nickname. "The logic is that we have a similar vision regarding the importance of nationalism and pro-people policies."

Since Gerindra nominated Prabowo as its candidate, Megawati's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) should field a vice presidential candidate despite being the bigger party, Suhardi said.

"Yes, it won't be easy. But as time goes by, Prabowo's popularity is increasing, and nobody can deny that he is the frontrunner," he said. Suhardi added that Gerindra is aiming to secure 30 percent of the vote in next year's election.

Most polls have named Prabowo the most popular candidate for 2014, ahead of Megawati. However, many say that his bid could end before it begins due to a lack of party support.

The PDI-P won 14 percent of the vote in 2009, while Gerindra only garnered 4.5 percent.

Although legislators are still negotiating the voting threshold required to make a presidential bid, many say the current figure of 20 percent will be maintained, meaning anyone intending to run needs support from a party or coalition of parties that have won at least 20 percent of the popular vote in the legislative election.

Analysts say Prabowo burned his bridges with the PDI-P by glorifying his role in the recent Jakarta gubernatorial race. Although she did not mention Prabowo by name, Megawati blasted "free riders" that took credit for Joko's victory.

Megawati, the PDI-P's chairwoman, has yet to announce her candidacy but did indicate recently that she may make a run for office.