AHY Consults with SBY to Determine Democratic Stance on Vice Presidential Position

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), the Chairman of the Democratic Party, stated that he has consulted with Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), the Chairman of the Democratic Party's High Council, to determine the party's stance regarding the filling of the vice presidential position.

Based on the consultation with SBY, AHY has decided that the Democratic Party will not propose any names for the vice presidential candidate to replace Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

"This stance is in accordance with the Democratic Party's constitution, which I discussed this morning via video call with Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is traveling from Semarang to Jakarta," AHY said at a press conference at the Democratic Party's DPP office in Jakarta on Friday.

AHY emphasized that the Democratic Party fully entrusts the process of proposing a vice presidential candidate to President Prabowo Subianto.

According to him, this step aligns with Article 8 Section 2 of the 1945 Constitution, which stipulates that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) elects the vice president from two candidates proposed by the president.

"The Democratic Party is not proposing any names for the vice presidential position," AHY stated.

AHY remarked that the Democratic Party respects the president's authority in proposing candidates and the MPR's authority in electing the vice president.

Additionally, AHY urged all elements of society to maintain a calm situation and provide space for the constitutional process to unfold.

He also reminded that political dynamics should not disrupt the governance process and national development agenda.

"Our message is simple, do not let speculation precede the constitution," AHY said.

Gibran Resigns as Vice President

Previously reported, Gibran Rakabuming Raka officially resigned as Vice President after submitting his resignation letter to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Thursday (12/11/2026) morning.

MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani stated that the MPR will hold a leadership meeting to follow up on the resignation letter and determine the next steps.

He explained that the constitution allows the MPR a maximum of 60 days to appoint a definitive vice president to replace Gibran.

Meanwhile, President Prabowo Subianto has 14 days to propose two names for vice president to the MPR after receiving a request letter from the assembly.