佐科威宣布当选印尼总统

Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo has claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential election, after early results suggested he has a slight lead over ex-army General Prabowo Subianto.

Unofficial results from the Wednesday election indicated Widodo, also known as Jokowi, has about a five percent lead over Subianto with more than 80 percent of the votes counted.

Subianto has not conceded defeat, saying it is too early to call the race. The final outcome was not expected to be released for two weeks.

The tightly contested election represents a stark choice for the 190 million eligible voters in Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy.

Subianto is a wealthy former general and the ex-son-in-law of Indonesia's late dictator Suharto. He has campaigned on a strong nationalist platform. Many fear Subianto could steer the country in a more authoritarian direction, noting allegations of human rights abuses in his military career.

Widodo has more humble roots and campaigned on what is seen as his clean political record. Until a few months ago, the ex-furniture entrepreneur was widely expected to win. But he has lost ground following accusations he is not a Muslim.