MPR Confirms Hidayat Nur Wahid's Replacement to be Sworn in on November 16

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Ahmad Muzani, the Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of Indonesia, confirmed that the successor to Hidayat Nur Wahid (HNW) as Vice Chairman of the MPR will be inaugurated on Monday, November 16, 2026.

Muzani stated that the name of HNW's replacement is already available. Thus, the leadership transition process within the MPR will continue as planned.

"The name for Mr. HNW's replacement is ready. God willing, the inauguration will take place on what date? On the 16th," Muzani said when met at the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) building on Thursday (November 12, 2026).

When asked whether the replacement process would continue amid the follow-up to Gibran's resignation letter, Muzani emphasized that the MPR will proceed with the process.

"The process will continue," he assured.

Previously reported, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has appointed Mohamad Sohibul Iman to replace HNW as the Vice Chairman of the MPR.

"God willing, the Chairman of the Syura Council, Mohamad Sohibul Iman, will replace and continue HNW's leadership in the MPR," said PKS Secretary-General Muhammad Kholid in a statement on Tuesday (November 10, 2026).

Meanwhile, PKS has assigned a new role to HNW as the Chairman of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP) at the DPR.

Kholid stated that this assignment aims to strengthen Indonesia's parliamentary diplomacy, particularly with Islamic countries, and expand international support for the struggle for Palestinian independence.

"PKS assigns Mr. Hidayat Nur Wahid to reinforce Indonesia's parliamentary diplomacy. His experience, capacity, and international networks are essential assets for building cooperation with various countries' parliaments and advocating for national and humanitarian interests," Kholid stated.