In Indonesia's presidential election, incumbent Joko Widodo has a clear lead over the challenger Prabowo Subianto. Official results are expected in May, but the so-called 'quick counts' from reputable survey organizations that use a sample of polling stations have been reliable in past elections. Wednesday's poll has been called 'one of the most complicated single-day elections in global history'. CGTN's Silkina Ahluwalia in Jakarta has more.

President Widodo went head-to-head against his rival Prabowo Subianto for the second time, since 2014.

Both candidates began their campaign trail with completely polarising strategies.

But Widodo's vision to create a more connected and accessible Indonesia has garnered him the majority of the support once again.

SILKINA AHLUWALIA JAKARTA, INDONESIA "This year's election was a huge one for Indonesia and one of the most complex single-day election the country has ever seen. It was the first time the presidential, parliamentary and regional elections took place simultaneously on one day. And the turnout was massive, more than 190 million people voted across 800,000 polling stations."

President Widodo's strategy has always been to build high-quality infrastructure projects across the country. During his first term, he successfully did that. Jakarta's first Mass Rapid Transit was one of the biggest accomplishment of his administration.

But this time around, President Widodo vows to focus on human resource developments, calling it Indonesia's greatest strength.

In 2017, 60 percent of Indonesians were made up of young people. This number will climb in 2040 resulting in 195 million productive young professionals.

VIDHYANDIKA DJATI PERKASA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES "Our surveys have repeatedly shown that Widodo is preferred as a leader and this is because he has served a term so voters clearly saw him successfully carrying out his goals and visions. People can judge Widodo by his positive performance."

Voters in this year's elections had one thing in common. They wanted a leader that could bring them together as one nation a more close-knit and united Indonesia.

MOCHAMAD ANDRI VOTER "I'm very happy and excited. I'm really proud that as Indonesians we are holding the most complex election in history. I hope this election can strengthen us, not divide us and of course the people is the winner."

And the people have spoken and they are now expecting election promises to be turned into policies. Silkina Ahluwalia, CGTN, Jakarta.