MPR Prepares Mechanism to Choose New Indonesian Vice President
MPR RI prepares constitutional steps to elect a new vice president following Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation for the 2024–2029 term.
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MPR RI (Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat, Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly) is preparing to take constitutional steps and procedures to elect a new vice president. This follows the resignation of Gibran Rakabuming Raka from his position as Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2024–2029 term on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Based on reports cited from CNN Indonesia and BBC News Indonesia, the process to select a new vice president through an MPR plenary session will be expedited to take place before December 5, 2026, or at the absolute latest by January 10, 2027, in accordance with the standard 60-day constitutional deadline.
Constitutional Steps and MPR Plenary Schedule
According to a report by CNN Indonesia on Thursday (Nov 12, 2026), MPR Deputy Speaker Bambang Wuryanto, affectionately known as Bambang Pacul, stated that discussions between his leadership team and President Prabowo Subianto indicate the plenary session is expected to be held between November 23 and December 4, 2026.
This timeframe was chosen to accommodate President Prabowo Subianto's schedule. Furthermore, MPR RI scheduled a joint meeting for Friday, November 13, 2026, to determine the official date for the plenary session, establish a document verification team for vice-presidential candidates, and appoint an ad hoc team to draft the MPR decree.
Meanwhile, as reported by BBC News Indonesia, MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani explained that the MPR leadership will promptly send a letter to the president to propose two vice-presidential candidates who will then be elected during the plenary session. Under the regulations, submitting these names is the prerogative of the President.
Chronology of Gibran Rakabuming Raka's Resignation
Gibran Rakabuming Raka officially submitted his resignation letter to the MPR leadership and President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday, November 12, 2026. In the letter, Gibran stated that he was stepping down from the vice presidency of his own accord for the sake of the nation, the country, and the smooth administration of government.
President Prabowo Subianto stated that he accepted the resignation letter with a heavy heart while respecting and supporting the decision made. The President noted that this step reflects a chivalrous and statesmanlike attitude in responding to ongoing constitutional dynamics.
In Islam, safeguarding the welfare of the ummah and the integrity of the nation is always a primary principle in addressing any affairs of state. An attitude that consistently prioritizes consultation, preserves peace, and maintains unity is part of practicing the values of tawazun (balance) in social and state life.
Wisdom and Islamic Perspective
As Muslims, we are taught to continually pray for goodness for the leaders and the people of Indonesia, that they may be granted guidance, wisdom, and ease in resolving all affairs of state justly and wisely.
يٰٓاَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوْٓا اَطِيْعُوا اللّٰهَ وَاَطِيْعُوا الرَّسُوْلَ وَاُولِى الْاَمْرِ مِنْكُمْۚ فَاِنْ تَنَازَعْتُمْ فِيْ شَيْءٍ فَرُدُّوْهُ اِلَى اللّٰهِ وَالرَّسُوْلِ اِنْ كُنْتُمْ تُؤْمِنُوْنَ بِاللّٰهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْاٰخِرِۗ ذٰلِكَ خَيْرٌ وَّاَحْسَنُ تَأْوِيْلًا ࣖ ﴿٥٩﴾
O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result.
Qur'an, Surah An-Nisaa [4]: 59 (Sahih International)
May this leadership transition process run smoothly and orderly, and bring widespread benefit to all citizens of Indonesia within the framework of unity and the pleasure of Allah.
