PKB: Gibran's Resignation Intention and Right to Express Opinions in the DPR are Two Different Matters

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The head of the PKB faction in Commission II of the DPR, Muhammad Khozin, stated that Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has only expressed intentions to resign.

Therefore, Khozin emphasized that political processes such as the Right to Express Opinions in the DPR will continue unabated.

“It is certainly clear in black and white. If he intends to resign, then there should be an official statement. Especially since this remains an intention. Regardless, we respect that. But the political mechanism will continue, insha Allah,” Khozin said at the DPR building in Senayan, Jakarta, on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

According to Khozin, Gibran's intention to resign and the proposal for the Right to Express Opinions are two separate matters.

This is because, as he explained, Gibran will pursue a legal mechanism through the State Administrative Court (PTUN) regarding his diploma, while the DPR has a political mechanism that operates according to legal regulations.

“These two are not related. Over there is the executive body, and here is the legislative body. So whatever stance is taken personally by the Vice President, we highly respect that, as it is a constitutional right he possesses. But clearly, the political mechanism in the DPR, through intensive communication with members comprising eight factions, continues to move forward,” Khozin stated.

Meanwhile, Khozin claimed that the Right to Express Opinions will be brought to a plenary session of the DPR.

However, Khozin is uncertain whether the Right to Express Opinions concerning Gibran's controversy will be included in the next plenary session.

“It’s ongoing, the process. I mentioned before that it is coming soon. That means it will be presented shortly. It could be tomorrow, it could be the day after. The nearest plenary session, hopefully,” he remarked.

Previously, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka met with President Prabowo Subianto to request an opportunity to validate the authenticity of his diploma at the State Administrative Court (PTUN).

This was conveyed by the Minister of State Secretariat (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi regarding the meeting between Prabowo and Gibran held earlier this morning, Tuesday (10/11/2026).

“Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, in that meeting, also requested the opportunity to validate his documents through the State Administrative Court,” Prasetyo said during a press conference on Tuesday.

In addition to requesting the opportunity for validation, Gibran also expressed his intention to resign from his position as Vice President during the meeting.