PDI Perjuangan Central Executive Board Chairman Ganjar Pranowo urged the House of Representatives on Monday to utilize its constitutional authority to address the legitimacy controversy surrounding Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Ganjar urges the DPR to exercise constitutional oversight
Ganjar stated that the House, known as the DPR, must take a definitive stance to prevent the issue from dragging on, pointing to major national priorities including the economy, ecology, disasters, and geopolitics that require collective attention. He emphasized that legislators possess constitutional functions in legislation, budgeting, and oversight under Article 20 A of the 1945 Constitution.
Through its oversight function, the DPR holds specific instruments such as the right of interpellation, the right of inquiry, and the right to express an opinion. Ganjar noted that political parties have already voiced individual opinions that simply need communication among factions since the court rulings are clear.
Did You Know? The Supreme Court issued its ruling on October 30, 2026, revoking the high school equivalency letter utilized during the 2024 vice-presidential registration process.
Supreme Court Ruling on Gibran Education Documents
The political push follows a decision by the Supreme Court on Friday, October 30, 2026, to grant a cassation appeal filed by a citizen named Subhan regarding Gibran’s foreign high school educational equivalency certificate. The Supreme Court declared the document invalid and legally void under ruling number 742 K/TUN/2026.
The legal challenge originated from a lawsuit at the Jakarta State Administrative Court under case number 62/G/2026/PTUN.JKT, naming the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education as the defendant. While the initial lawsuit and subsequent high administrative appeal were rejected or upheld against the plaintiff, the Supreme Court ultimately ruled to grant the plaintiff’s requests in full.
Political Responses and Legislative Reactions Across Factions
Other political figures have also addressed the ongoing debate surrounding parliamentary action. NasDem Party Chairman Surya Paloh stated on Sunday, November 8, 2026, that impeachment could proceed if all constitutional requirements are met and no alternative path remains, describing the situation as a source of deep sadness for the nation, according to reporting by CNN Indonesia.
Meanwhile, Kompas.id reported that PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto stated in Blitar on Sunday, November 8, 2026, that the party is holding ongoing dialogues with other parliamentary factions to determine legislative steps.
Additionally, Kompas reported that Muhammad Khozin, a House Commission II member from the National Awakening Party, claimed eight factions have discussed utilizing parliamentary inquiry and interpellation rights following the conclusion of the legislative recess on November 8, 2026. The stance of political parties was further reflected through figures such as Golkar Deputy General Chair Ahmad Doli Kurnia.
Commission X revises education laws to close regulatory loopholes
Deputy Chairman of House Commission X Lalu Hadrian Irfani expressed appreciation for the rulings issued by the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court regarding the controversy over Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s high school educational equivalency letter.
He emphasized that this issue constitutes an important substance that requires strengthening within the ongoing revision of Law Number 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education System, initiated by House Commission X, to prevent any regulatory loopholes that could ultimately disadvantage the public.
Questions about the Supreme Court ruling and Ganjar Pranowo's request
Which government agency was named as the defendant in the administrative court lawsuit?
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education served as the defendant in the Jakarta State Administrative Court under case number 62/G/2026/PTUN.JKT.
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What constitutional powers did Ganjar Pranowo ask the DPR to exercise?
Ganjar Pranowo urged the DPR to utilize its constitutional oversight authority—specifically the right of interpellation, inquiry, or expressing an opinion—to resolve the legitimacy controversy.
How will the legislative factions ultimately coordinate their parliamentary steps as the new session begins?
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