Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono announced on Friday that Partai Demokrat will not submit a candidate to fill the vacant vice presidency following Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation, as [detikNews] reported.
Gibran stated in his letter that he stepped down on his own accord for the nation’s interest and smooth governance, according to [Kompas.id].
Yudhoyono delivered the decision during a press conference at the party’s central executive office in Central Jakarta on Friday, November 13, 2026. He consulted with former president and Partai Demokrat High Council Chairman Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono via video call prior to the announcement, detikNews reported.
“Partai Demokrat does not submit a name to fill the position of Vice President,” Yudhoyono said, according to [CNBC Indonesia].
Article 8 governs the MPR selection of a vice president
Yudhoyono pointed to Article 8, Paragraph 2 of the 1945 Constitution, which dictates that the MPR chooses a vice president from two candidates proposed by the sitting president. He said that selecting a vice executive remains the exclusive authority of the president under Indonesian law.
“Therefore, we hand over the nomination process to Mr. President Prabowo Subianto and respect the authority of the MPR in electing,” Yudhoyono said, as reported by [ANTARA News].
Public Calm Amid Political Dynamics
Party leaders urged citizens to remain peaceful while constitutional mechanisms play out. Yudhoyono warned against letting political speculation outpace legal procedures during the transition period.
“We invite all elements of society to keep the atmosphere calm and give space for the constitutional process to run,” Yudhoyono said, according to [kumparan].
Yudhoyono stressed that state operations and development agendas must proceed without disruption. He emphasized that citizens’ daily lives should remain insulated from political turbulence.
“Whatever political dynamics occur, do not disturb the lives of our people. Our message is simple: do not let speculation precede the constitution,” Yudhoyono told detikNews.
Timeline for Filling The Vacancy
The MPR holds a maximum window of 60 days from Gibran’s resignation date to process the selection of a new vice president, according to MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani, as noted by ANTARA News.
President Prabowo possesses 14 days from the issuance of the MPR’s formal request letter to submit two vice-presidential candidates for legislative confirmation, ANTARA News reported.
Questions about Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation and replacement
When did Gibran Rakabuming Raka resign from office?
Gibran submitted his resignation letter to the MPR leadership and President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
What constitutional article governs the replacement process?
Article 8, Paragraph 2 of the 1945 Constitution regulates that the MPR elects a vice president from two candidates nominated by the president.
How much time does the MPR have to select a successor?
MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani said that the assembly has a maximum of 60 days from the date of resignation to complete the selection process.
Who did Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono consult before making his announcement?
Yudhoyono consulted with Democratic Party High Council Chairman and sixth Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono via video call on Friday morning, November 13, 2026.