Volunteers Cry as Gibran Prepares to Submit Resignation Letter

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - A number of volunteers flocked to the Vice Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday (12/11/2026).

The volunteers began arriving at 10:00 AM WIB, coming in shifts from various volunteer groups.

One volunteer from the group Kami Gibran, named Tini, stated that she came to offer her support to Gibran.

Tini was seen crying and holding back tears while discussing Gibran, who is rumored to be stepping down from his position as Vice President of Indonesia.

She even wiped away her tears with her fingers, attempting to stay strong and smile.

Despite the news of Gibran's potential resignation, she expressed her unwavering support for him.

"For us volunteers, it’s okay with whatever decision he makes. Even though it’s tough, it’s alright; it’s for the best. For us, Gibran’s supporters, we must support his decision," Tini said.

As a volunteer, Tini admitted feeling sad but still hoped for the best for Gibran and his family.

"So we volunteers support Mas Gibran’s decision, believing that it’s for the best so he can free himself from this vicious cycle," she continued.

She also mentioned that even if Gibran steps down now, Kami Gibran will continue to support him for the upcoming elections.

"Today Mas Gibran takes one step back, but later we Gibran supporters, along with Jokowi’s supporters, will leap 1,000 steps for Mas Gibran to be RI 1 in 2029," Tini asserted.

SMEs Continue to Arrive

In addition to dozens of volunteer arrivals, several small and medium enterprises (SMEs) also lined up at the Vice Presidential Palace grounds.

Vendor carts selling Nasi Goreng, Bakso, Batagor, Es Teh Solo, Kopi Jago, Mie Ayam, Es Podeng, and juice were set up around the cleared parking area of the Vice Presidential Palace.

Earlier, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission II Habiburokhman mentioned that Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka would be attending the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Thursday (12/11/2026).

The Gerindra politician stated that Gibran was coming to submit his resignation as Vice President, following rumors that had been circulating for several days.

“Next, our figure, Benny Khabur Harman, will speak first since he has an MPR event. At 11 AM, Gibran will submit his resignation letter,” Habiburokhman said, which was greeted with laughter from participants at the meeting in the House of Representatives on Thursday.