Discourse on Right to Express Opinions Against Gibran Rolls Out in DPR

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The discourse on the Right to Express Opinions (HMP) against Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is gaining momentum in the DPR.

DPR member from the PKS faction, Mardani Ali Sera, who claims to be the initiator, stated that he has successfully gathered nearly 50 signatures from legislators across various parties.

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

Mardani mentioned that this contentious proposal for the Right to Express Opinions will be submitted to the DPR leadership.

What is the Right to Express Opinions?

According to Law Number 17 of 2014 concerning the MPR, DPR, DPD, and DPRD (UU MD3), the Right to Express Opinions is one of the rights of the DPR when a state official fails to perform their duties.

The Right to Express Opinions can be proposed by a minimum of 25 DPR members, as stipulated in Article 210 paragraph (1) of the MD3 Law.

"The right to express opinions referred to in Article 79 paragraph (1) letter c is proposed by at least 25 (twenty-five) members of the DPR," states Article 210 paragraph (1) of the MD3 Law.

The Right to Express Opinions must be accompanied by documents containing the rationale for the proposal, the results of the implementation of the rights to interpellation or inquiry, and valid evidence of the highlighted actions.

PKB Considers HMP

Chairman of the PKB faction in the DPR RI, Muhammad Khozin, stated that his party is carefully considering the use of HMP due to the issue of Gibran's diploma relating to legal certainty and constitutional accountability.

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

Gerindra's Take on HMP for Gibran

Gerindra spokesperson Kamrussamad stated that Gerindra will monitor the developments during the plenary sessions of the DPR.

He also mentioned that the Gerindra faction will hold an internal meeting to discuss the situation, including the decisions of the Supreme Court (MA) and the Constitutional Court (MK).

"Gerindra Party is an organization that officially stands on the foundation of the country's constitution, so it is clear that we will side with the interests of the constitution, enforcement of the constitution, and also upholding the law," said Kamrussamad.

dpr.go.id/Runi/nr DPR RI Commission XI member Kamrussamad during a discussion event on Democratic Dialectics: Analyzing Economic Growth Targets Amid Recession Issues at the Nusantara III Building, DPR RI, Senayan, Jakarta, Thursday (23/2/2023).

PDI-P: HMP is the Most Rational Option

DPP PDI-P chairman Andreas Hugo Pareira stated that the Right to Express Opinions or HMP is the most rational option for the DPR to respond to the diploma controversy surrounding Gibran.

"I think the right to express opinions is the most rational, efficient, and effective in terms of time," Andreas said at the House of Representatives Building, Senayan, Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Democrats Have Not Decided Their Position

Democrat Party Secretary-General Herman Khaeron stated that they have not yet determined whether they will participate in the Right to Express Opinions or not.

"We have not made a definite stance. However, this is certainly a serious issue, and we are also studying every development that occurs. But there is no decision yet; we will wait for our top leadership and the general chairman to determine the next steps," said Herman.

ANTARA FOTO/Indrianto Eko Suwarso Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (right) preparing to provide a statement during a press conference at the Vice Presidential Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026). In this press statement, the vice president explained his response regarding the controversy surrounding the validity of his educational documents.

DPR Leadership Receives HMP Report

DPR Chair Puan Maharani stated that she has received a report regarding the proposal for the Right to Express Opinions signed by dozens of DPR members concerning Gibran.

"Yes, we have indeed received that report," Puan said at the DPR Building, Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Puan promised to follow up on the proposal for the Right to Express Opinions after the plenary session yesterday.

"However, we will follow up after the opening of this session, regarding how, who, and what the mechanism is. And of course, everything must follow the existing processes and constitution. So, we abide by the existing constitution," Puan explained.

Puan elaborated that, since the DPR session has resumed, the leadership will listen to input from factions and related commissions concerning the Gibran controversy.

She acknowledged that during the recess, the DPR leadership received many inputs regarding Gibran's impeachment.

"Certainly, the leadership will process this, listen to the reports and inputs, and only then will they take further steps regarding this matter," she added.

Palace Respects HMP Discourse in the DPR

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi stated that the Presidential Palace respects the various dynamics unfolding in the DPR RI regarding the Right to Express Opinions or HMP.

"Regarding what is happening in the DPR, this is a political process that we also respect," said Prasetyo at the Presidential Palace Complex, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

He stated that the Right to Express Opinions is one of the political processes in the DPR as an authority of the people’s representatives.

"Because there are indeed rights that are held by the DPR and the DPR members, which today are much talked about is the use of the right to express opinions. We certainly respect that," he added.

Gibran Ready to Fight in PTUN, HMP Continues

DPR Deputy Speaker Saan Mustopa affirmed that the DPR can continue processing the proposal for the Right to Express Opinions to address the diploma controversy surrounding Gibran, even while related issues are still being reviewed in the State Administrative Court (PTUN).

"Yes, there’s no problem with that. In my opinion," Saan said, when met at the Senayan Parliament Complex, Jakarta, on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Saan believes that the political processes in the DPR and Gibran's legal challenges through the court can proceed simultaneously and will not hinder the constitutional rights of DPR members to propose HMP.

Because, Saan stated, DPR members have the basis to propose HMP, namely the decisions of the Constitutional Court (MK) and the Supreme Court (MA) regarding the diploma controversy surrounding Gibran.

"After all, our members also have that basis, which is the decisions of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court," Saan explained.

Margarito Kamis: Only a Miracle Can Save Gibran

Constitutional law expert Margarito Kamis stated that only a political miracle could save Gibran.

Legally, Gibran's legitimacy is considered over after the certificate (Suket) validating his diploma qualifications for the vice-presidential candidacy in 2024 was declared void by the Supreme Court (MA).

"From a legal perspective, it's done, just waiting for a political miracle," Margarito said during a Kompas.com newsroom discussion on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Dok. Kemendagri Constitutional law expert Dr. Margarito Kamis.

According to Margarito, if Gibran wishes to remain as Vice President, he must charm and engage with lawmakers.

This member of the Presidential Advisory Council noted that talking to President Prabowo Subianto is actually a misdirected effort.

"In other words, the issue currently surrounding Mr. Gibran, viewed from the constitutional perspective, does not fall within the presidential framework that necessitates addressing it," he added.

"The president is outside of this issue according to the constitution," he reiterated.