Antara News·Indonesia·Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 09:48 AM UTC

MUI calls for calm as Indonesia faces vice presidential transition

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Asep Firmansyah, Nabil Ihsan

Let us trust our representatives in the DPR to carry out the procedure through the MPR. Let us refrain from getting involved in disputes,

Jakarta (ANTARA) -

Muslim clerics have called on the public and community organizations to maintain unity and calm amid political developments surrounding Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation from the vice presidency.

"We agree that we must uphold Islamic brotherhood, national solidarity, and unity among the people," Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Deputy Chairperson Cholil Nafis said after meeting with Muslim organizations on Thursday.

Nafis urged Muslim organizations to actively help maintain a conducive atmosphere in their respective communities and prevent the latest political developments from triggering social tensions.

Regarding the vice-presidential succession, he also urged the public to trust national institutions, particularly the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the House of Representatives (DPR), to handle the process.

Nafis said the succession procedure had been established under applicable laws and must be respected by everyone. He also called on the public to refrain from engaging in disputes that could undermine social harmony.

"Let us trust our representatives in the DPR to carry out the procedure through the MPR. Let us refrain from getting involved in disputes," he said.

Nafis said the MUI would strengthen coordination with Muslim organizations to maintain national unity amid the current political developments. He added that the organization had a moral responsibility to preserve social harmony and promote national solidarity.

Asked about the MUI's preferred candidate for vice president, Nafis said the organization fully trusted President Prabowo Subianto to select the most suitable person for the position.

President Prabowo Subianto accepted Gibran Rakabuming Raka's decision to step down as vice president, confirming that he had received the resignation letter on Thursday morning.

"With a heavy heart, I accept the letter and fully respect and support his decision," Prabowo said during a press conference at the Presidential Palace, accompanied by Gibran, parliamentary leaders, and several Cabinet ministers.

Meanwhile, Head of the Government Communication Agency (Bakom) Syahganda Nainggolan said the government continued to function normally despite Gibran's resignation.

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