PDI-P Opens Dialogue Space in Response to PKS's Proposal on Gibran's Diploma Controversy

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is open to invitations from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) to engage in discussions with other factions in the House of Representatives (DPR RI) regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the educational qualifications of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

"We are opening a space for dialogue," said PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto at the Museum of Youth Pledge, Central Jakarta, on Sunday (25/10/2026). 

Hasto views the issue as more than just an ethical violation.

He recalled the Constitutional Court's (MK) statement during the court proceedings, which found no evidence of high school or equivalent diploma documents belonging to Gibran, along with the MK decision ahead of the presidential elections that changed the age requirements.

"Ultimately, the Constitutional Court's ruling reminds us that through MK Decision Number 90 of 2023, there is a deliberate effort for abuse of power; it is not merely an ethical violation, but part of a criminal offense that misuses legal authority," stated Hasto.

Regulations clearly specify the minimum requirements established by the constitution, which should have been detected at that time.

"When these two aspects are violated, regarding age and the fulfillment of minimum educational requirements, it touches on ethics, morality, and the exemplary nature of a public office holder," Hasto elaborated.

PKS Initiates Communication to Address Gibran's Diploma Controversy

Previously reported, PKS plans to establish communication with other factions in the DPR RI to address the follow-up on the vice president's diploma controversy.

Secretary-General of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Muhammad Kholid said that this move is a follow-up to the assignment by PKS President Al Muzzammil Yusuf to the PKS faction in parliament, to assess the views and stances of other factions regarding the controversy.

However, Kholid confirmed that PKS has yet to determine its position on the potential use of inquiry rights or the right to express opinions in the DPR to follow up on the controversy.

He noted that the DPR RI is currently in recess. Therefore, PKS will evaluate the situation and conditions during the next session.

"Right now, the DPR RI is in recess; God willing, we will assess the situation and conditions in the next session," Kholid stated.

On the other hand, the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) has raised questions about PKS's plan.

PSI's Daily Chair Ahmad Ali stated that this follow-up needs to take into account the Constitutional Court's decision, which ruled that the lawsuit regarding Gibran's educational qualifications for the 2024 presidential election was inadmissible.

“Now look. I'm not a lawyer. When someone files a suit, there are demands, right? And then when the demands are rejected, what is being questioned?” said Ahmad Ali when met at the Sentul International Convention Center (SICC), Bogor, on Saturday (24/10/2026).