When the Supporting Parties Also Support Questioning Vice President Gibran's Position

"Therefore, he must be dismissed, removed from his position as Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia," Benny stated.

How Did They Unite?

The political parties in the Indonesia Maju Coalition (KIM) are perceived as only supporting Gibran for political advantages in the 2024 Presidential Election.

Political observer Adi Prayitno from Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta noted that this is reflected in the unified stance of KIM parties in the DPR proposing the Right to Express Opinions regarding Gibran's diploma.

"First, the coalition is only strictly applicable for the presidential election interests," Adi told Kompas.com on Wednesday (11/11/2026).

He pointed out that after the presidential election, the coalition might disband or each party may operate independently.

This situation is viewed as a weakness in the presidential system with extreme multiparty dynamics, such as in Indonesia.

Another weakness is the emergence of opposition from within the governing coalition.

"Thus, this HMP case concerning Gibran is a clear proof that coalition parties oppose Gibran," he said.

Second, according to Adi, coalition parties tend to be obedient only to the president, not the vice president.

"As the president holds significant power, having everything that makes coalition parties compliant. It’s no surprise that coalition parties are willing to collaborate with Prabowo but not with Gibran," he explained.

Third, Gibran lacks a political party backing him in the parliament.

Adi believes this condition weakens Gibran's bargaining position amid political turmoil.

"If Gibran were still with the PDI-P, the political situation would not be as complicated," he concluded.

Palace's Stance

Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi stated that the Presidential Palace respects the various dynamics unfolding in the DPR regarding Gibran's HMP.

He emphasized that the right to express opinions is part of political processes in the DPR, where representatives indeed have the authority to do so.

"As for what is happening in the DPR, it is certainly a political process that we respect as well," Prasetyo said at the Presidential Palace Complex in Central Jakarta on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

"Because after all, there are rights held by the DPR and DPR members that are currently discussed, namely the use of the right to express opinions. We certainly respect that," he added.