PKB Hopes Vacancy in Vice Presidency Is Not Prolonged

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Syaiful Huda, the Chairman of the PKB Faction in the Indonesian House of Representatives, expressed his hope that the process for filling the vice presidency position left vacant by Gibran Rakabuming Raka will take place promptly.

Huda stated that PKB wishes for the vacancy of the vice president's role not to linger amid the current political dynamics.

"What we truly want, looking at this constellation and dynamics, is for the vice presidential position to be filled as soon as possible," Huda said during a meeting at the DPP PKB office in Central Jakarta on Friday (13/11/2026).

He emphasized that the vice presidency needs certainty soon so that the government can resume functioning with a complete leadership structure.

PKB hopes the vice president's position will be filled by early December 2026.

"Yes, we hope to have a vice president by the beginning of December," he remarked.

Regarding the possibility of PKB Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar, or Cak Imin, Huda mentioned that they do not want to speculate on something that cannot yet be confirmed.

He asserted that PKB is leaving the decision to President Prabowo Subianto, whom they believe understands the government's current needs best.

"We don't want to speculate. The decision is entirely in the President's hands," Huda said.

According to him, the Head of State has his own considerations in determining the replacement for Gibran, someone who is prepared to tackle the challenges facing the administration.

"Because he understands precisely what kind of figure he needs as a vice president to respond to dynamics and handle both global and domestic challenges," he stated.

He also noted that Prabowo has the authority to propose two vice presidential candidates as outlined in the constitution.

"Since it is already provided for in the constitution, the President has the authority to put forward two names," Huda remarked.