Political Parties' Responses to Gibran's Resignation Intent

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The political parties with seats in the House of Representatives have shared their responses to the intention of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to resign.

The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), which holds the most seats, has commented on this hot issue.

Golkar, the second largest party in the House, has also weighed in.

There is also Gerindra, which has commented on the right to express opinions (HMP) that has begun to be discussed in the House.

Partai NasDem, PKS, PAN, and PKB have also expressed their views on Gibran's resignation intention and the discussion regarding HMP.

PDI-P Surprised

Deddy Sitorus, the Chairman of the PDI-P DPP, expressed surprise at Gibran's decision to announce his resignation while also requesting time to verify the validity of his educational documents through the State Administrative Court (PTUN).

"It’s strange, what does PTUN have to do with it? PTUN cannot annul Supreme Court decisions because it is a separate chamber; PTUN is for issues concerning decisions made by state officials/bureaucracy," Deddy said in a statement on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

 

Read also: PDI-P Surprised by Gibran's Steps, Wants to Resign But Requests Time to Verify His Degree at PTUN

 

The lawsuit regarding Gibran's educational equivalency certificate (suket) is still ongoing at PTUN after prior decisions from the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court related to this matter.

 

 

According to Deddy, the request for time to validate educational documents through PTUN is merely an attempt to delay.

 

He pointed out that Gibran had already been given the opportunity to prove the validity of those documents.

 

PAN: No Need to Wait for PTUN

This sentiment was echoed by Sarifuddin Sudding, Chairman of the National Mandate Party (PAN) faction in the MPR RI.

 

Sudding believes the Vice President's intention to resign should not be delayed by waiting for the PTUN ruling regarding the diploma controversy.

"I think there’s no need to wait (for the PTUN ruling) since this has gone through a lengthy process, and there has already been a Supreme Court decision 742. I think this is a decision from the highest institution, and it is final," Sudding told Kompas.com on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Golkar Questions Gibran's Resignation Request to Prabowo

Meanwhile, Vice Chairman of Golkar Ahmad Doli Kurnia questioned Gibran's step of approaching President Prabowo to seek approval for his resignation.

 

According to Doli, there is no constitutional provision stating that a vice president’s resignation must be submitted to the president for approval.

 

"There’s no regulation in our constitution that says the vice president’s resignation must be submitted to the president for approval, that doesn’t exist; there’s no such rule," said Doli, a member of the House, at the RI Parliament Complex on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

 

Read also: Golkar Responds to Gibran's Resignation: No Rule States Vice President Must Submit to President

 

Doli emphasized that if Gibran truly wants to resign, the decision should be made public.

 

He affirmed that if Gibran's resignation does occur, the House will respond accordingly.

 

KOMPAS.com/Rahel Golkar Vice Chairman Ahmad Doli Kurnia after attending a Golkar training event in West Jakarta on Monday (22/9/2025).

PKS Offers Two Choices for Gibran

Meanwhile, Secretary General of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) M Kholid stated that Gibran has only two options, either resign from his position as Vice President or the House will invoke its right to express an opinion.

 

"The options are down to two: either he resigns as Vice President or the House will exercise its right to express an opinion as a constitutional right," Kholid told Kompas.com on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

 

Read also: Gibran Expresses Resignation Intention to Prabowo, PKS: Options Are Down to Two

 

NasDem: Process It Quickly, End This Drama

From the NasDem Party, Secretary General Hermawi Taslim stated that Vice President Gibran's intention to resign should be processed according to the constitution.

"The intention to resign as Vice President must still be processed in accordance with the constitution. We need to end this drama quickly so that the nation can recover and begin to catch up in various aspects," Hermawi told Kompas.com on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Hermawi emphasized that the people must remain the focus of government services to advance and prosper them.

He stressed that too much time has already been wasted, impacting public services.

HMP Discussion Gains Momentum in the House

Several parties are also beginning to consider using the Right to Express Opinions (HMP).

 

The right to express opinions is the House of Representatives' constitutional right to convey an official stance. The use of the HMP could lead to impeachment.

PKB Considers HMP

Chairman of the PKB Faction in the House of Representatives, Muhammad Khozin, stated that his party is carefully considering the use of the HMP because Gibran's diploma issue concerns legal certainty and constitutional accountability.

 

"In a rule of law, what should be prioritized is not political calculation, but legal certainty and constitutional accountability. Therefore, PKB is carefully considering the use of the Right to Express Opinions (HMP)," Khozin told Kompas.com on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

 

Febryan Kevin/Kompas.com PKB member Muhammad Khozin speaking to the press after the PKB Award event on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

 

Gerindra's Position on HMP for Gibran

 

Gerindra spokesman Kamrussamad stated that Gerindra will monitor the developments during the plenary session of the House.

 

He also mentioned that the Gerindra faction will hold an internal meeting to discuss the developments concerning this issue, including decisions from the Supreme Court (MA) and the Constitutional Court (MK).

 

"Gerindra is an organization that officially stands on the constitutional foundation of the state, so we will certainly side with the interests of the constitution, the enforcement of the constitution, and the enforcement of the law," Kamrussamad said.

 

Read also: Gibran Intends to Resign from Vice Presidency, NasDem Secretary General: End This Drama As Soon As Possible

PKS Claims 50 DPR Members Support HMP

PKS member Mardani Ali Sera revealed that nearly 50 DPR members have signed the letter proposing the HMP.

 

"Yes (48 signatures), almost 50," Mardani told Kompas.com on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

 

He explained that 12 of the members are from PKS.

 

The other DPD members who have signed the HMP proposal number around 36 from other parties.

 

DPR Commission II member Mardani Ali Sera during a public discussion on preventing pragmatism and stagnation of the electoral law revision organized by Perludem on Wednesday (20/5/2026).

Words from DPR Chair Puan Maharani

The Chair of the DPR, Puan Maharani, promised to follow up on the HMP proposal.

 

She confirmed that she has received the report of the HMP proposal, signed by dozens of DPR members concerning the diploma controversy of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

 

"Yes, we have indeed received that report. However, we will follow up after this session begins regarding how, who, and what the mechanism will be. Of course, everything must adhere to existing mechanisms and the constitution. So we comply with the constitution in place," Puan stated at the DPR Building, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

 

Puan indicated that since the DPR session has resumed, the leadership will listen to input from the factions and relevant commissions regarding the Gibran issue.