Ganjar Responds to Gibran's Admission of PDI-P Disappointment While Running as Prabowo's Vice Presidential Candidate

BOGOR, KOMPAS.com - The Chairman of the PDI-P DPP and former presidential candidate for 2024, Ganjar Pranowo, responded to the 14th Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's acknowledgment of disappointing PDI-P by becoming Prabowo Subianto's running mate in the 2024 Presidential Election.

Ganjar reminded that history has recorded these events.

"History has recorded these events," Ganjar told Kompas.com on Friday (11/13/2026).

Concerning the potential vice presidential pick to replace Gibran, Ganjar urged Prabowo to choose the most suitable candidate.

He stated that this is a moment for Prabowo to restore public trust.

"This is an opportunity for the President and supporting parties to choose the most fitting candidate. Because this is a moment to regain public trust," he said.

According to Ganjar, improved economic conditions could create jobs in Indonesia.

He emphasized the importance of investor confidence in placing their funds in Indonesia.

"With the hope that the economy improves, the rupiah strengthens, the IHSG rebounds, and investors feel confident to return and invest in Indonesia, thus contributing to economic growth and job creation," Ganjar added.

Previously, Gibran admitted that he disappointed PDI-P when he decided to accompany Prabowo Subianto as Vice President in the 2024 election.

Despite this, Gibran noted that PDI-P had been instrumental in his rise.

"The hardest part was disappointing the party that has guided and nurtured me, and facing the consequences of going against them," Gibran said in a YouTube interview with Setwapres on Thursday (11/12/2026) evening.

Gibran revealed that another inner struggle was delegating the development work he had initiated as the Mayor of Solo.

He mentioned that he had to delegate tasks concerning the challenges faced by the community.

"However, the call and trust came with good intentions and a significant message about the continuity of national development, the importance of embracing the youth, and uniting various elements for the future of the nation," he said.

Additionally, Gibran remarked that he had never planned, considered, or chased after the vice presidential role.

He disclosed that Prabowo approached him in September 2023 about becoming his running mate.

"Ultimately, I accepted the call with the belief that young people must dare to take risks for broader service," Gibran added.