MPR schedules vote for Gibran successor on Dec. 2

The MPR RI has scheduled a plenary session to elect a vice president to replace Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026. MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani said the body has until 60 days after Gibran's resignation letter was submitted on Nov. 12, or until Jan. 10, 2027, but the process will be accelerated. In a joint meeting, MPR also agreed to send a letter to President Prabowo Subianto requesting two candidate names, while forming an ad hoc team and a verification team. Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said that after the letter is received, the president has 14 days to submit two candidates. Yusril also raised the possibility that Prabowo would first speak with the 2024 presidential election coalition parties.