PDI-P: Gibran's Resignation Must Not Dismiss Evaluation of His Nomination Process

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) emphasized that Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation from the position of Vice President of Indonesia should not negate the obligation to evaluate the institutional processes related to his candidacy.

PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto stated that Gibran's resignation should not serve as a justification to overlook the constitutional issues that arose during his vice-presidential nomination process.

"Resignation should not be interpreted as a dismissal of constitutional responsibility or an excuse to disregard the evaluation of institutional processes that have occurred," Hasto explained in an official statement on Thursday (12/11/2026).

Hasto asserted that the matter of Gibran's resignation is not merely about a change in government personnel.

He argued that the issue touches on aspects of power legitimacy, constitutional supremacy, and a leader's moral accountability to the public.

Hasto reaffirmed that all political processes related to national leadership must adhere to principles of justice, equality among citizens, and the interests of the people.

"Every political process concerning national leadership must comply with the principles of justice, equality of citizens, and the interests of the people that are achieved through democratic, honest, and fair elections," Hasto elaborated.

He also referenced decisions from the Constitutional Court (MK) and the Supreme Court (MA) regarding the minimum age and education requirements for vice presidents.

He urged all parties to place these decisions within the framework of respect for judicial independence and legal certainty.

"PDI-P Chairwoman, Prof. Dr. Megawati Soekarnoputri, always reminds us that every citizen holds equal standing before the law. No one is above the law and the constitution," Hasto stated.

Therefore, Hasto continued, Gibran's resignation should serve as a lesson to improve national governance, especially regarding leadership ethics and morals.

He believes that democracy cannot solely rely on legal procedures but must also prioritize the morality and exemplary nature of leaders.

"Public office is not an instrument for personal ambition, nor a means to reproduce power through feudal approaches and power intervention," Hasto added.

He also reminded that a leader must prioritize the interests of the state when public trust is at stake.

"When public trust is questioned, a leader has an obligation to place the interests of the state above personal interests," he concluded.