PKS Urges Prabowo to Select Vice President Familiar with Economics, Like Boediono

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Mardani Ali Sera, the chairman of DPP PKS's Election Winning Body, urged President Prabowo Subianto to select a vice presidential candidate to replace Gibran Rakabuming Raka, someone capable of strengthening Indonesia's economy.

According to Mardani, economic competency is a crucial criterion that Prabowo should consider when determining his running mate.

“President Prabowo should look for a vice president who has the ability to maintain and strengthen Indonesia's economy. I think this is important given the global dynamics that are impacting our domestic economy,” Mardani stated to Kompas.com on Friday (13/11/2026).

Mardani then referenced the decision of Indonesia's 6th President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), who chose Boediono as vice president during his second term.

According to Mardani, the partnership between SBY and the professor and economist facilitated economic growth in Indonesia, reaching over 6 percent.

“During SBY's second term, Indonesia's economy grew by 6.22 percent. In 2011, the economy experienced a notable growth of 6.49 percent. This occurred when SBY was accompanied by Professor Boediono, a professional and a figure trusted by the market,” he expressed.

Mardani believes that Indonesia requires a vice president with economic expertise to face future challenges.

“The future will be challenging; we need the best services and quality from the government. For that reason, Indonesia's economy must be safeguarded to ensure the welfare of the people,” he concluded.

Besides outlining the criteria for Gibran's replacement, Mardani also called on the government to ensure administrative continuity following the vice president's vacancy.

He urged the Ministry of State Secretariat and relevant agencies to map out the work that previously involved coordination with the vice president.

Mardani indicated that this mapping should include ongoing agendas, decisions that require follow-up, and clarity on accountability.

“Government work is a series that needs to be maintained. Every ongoing agenda must have a clear person in charge so that its follow-up can proceed without causing uncertainty for the implementing agencies,” he noted.

As previously reported, Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation letter from the vice president's position to the MPR leadership on Thursday (12/11/2026).

MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani stated that the MPR will hold a plenary meeting to select, inaugurate, and ratify a replacement vice president for Gibran on Wednesday (2/12/2026).

The MPR also decided to send a letter to President Prabowo urging him to promptly submit two names of vice presidential candidates for verification by the MPR verification team.