PDIP Announces Expulsion of President Jokowi and Family
Jakarta: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) has confirmed the expulsion of President Joko Widodo and his family from the party.
The announcement was made by PDIP Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto during a press conference at the PDIP Party School in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta.
"We reiterate that Mr. Jokowi and his family are no longer part of the PDI Perjuangan," Hasto declared when addressing journalists.
He explained that the decision stemmed from a growing discrepancy between the party’s founding ideals and its current practices. "Because the party’s ideals that have been fought for since the time of Bung Karno, since the PNI, since we built this republic are no longer in line with its political practices,” said Hasto.
Back in September during the anterior National Working Meeting, the party had already apologized to the Indonesian people about leaders who changed due to power and ambition.
Hasto also disclosed that a letter was sent by the PDIP Surakarta DPC explicitly stating the termination of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s membership following his father’s nomination decision.
“This was proven by sending a letter from DPC Surakarta, where Mas Gibran’s KTA came from, informing him that based on the Political Party Law and AD-ART, the party’s membership would automatically stop,” Hasto clarified.
Apart from Gibran, the PDIP raised concerns about the nomination process. Hasto stated: “It was proven that there was a very serious ethical violation against Anwar Usman [Constitutional Judge, brother-in-law of Jokowi]. So at that very moment, when the constitution is castrated, the status of all attachments related to the PDI-P will automatically be declared over."
Previously, PDIP DPP Chairman Djarot Syaiful Hidayat declared that Jokowi was no longer considered a party cadre.
Djarot asserted: "Pak Jokowi is no longer a party cadre, that’s automatic. Wis ben wae (yes, let it go),"
Despite Djarot’s statement, Jokowi offered no firm response. When queried about his membership during a press conference in Solo, he simply smiled and affirmed that he still held the party’s Membership Card (KTA).
The issue of Jokowi’s membership in PDIP reignited when Megawati fired Effendi Simbolon for endorsing the Ridwan Kamil-Suswono ticket for the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election.
Relations between PDIP and the Jokowi family have been strained since Gibran’s decision to run for presidency alongside Gerindra Chairman Prabowo Subianto.
However, PDIP has never publicly expelled Jokowi. Similarly, Jokowi hadn’t formally resigned from the party. While Gibran’s said to be end with a letter,
Only Jokowi’s son-in-law, Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution. decided to leave PDIP and join Gerindra.
There has been much speculation about Jokowi joining Golkar. Party Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia even allegedly urged him to join, stating: “Sir, if it’s uncomfortable in other places, here sir. We are ready to provide shelter, sir,”
It remains to be seen how this story unfolds and whether we’ll see a formal response from
What are the reasons behind the PDIP’s decision to expel President Jokowi and his family?
## PDIP Expels President Jokowi and Family: An Interview with Hasanuddin Ali
**Introduction:**
Welcome back to “Inside Indonesia.” Today, we discuss the shocking news of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, or PDIP, expelling President Joko Widodo and his family. Joining us is political analyst Hasanuddin Ali, to shed light on this unprecedented event.
**Interviewer:** Mr. Ali, the PDIP has made this drastic decision. Can you help us understand the reasons behind it?
**Hasanuddin Ali:** This expulsion marks a significant turning point in Indonesian politics. The PDIP, led by Megawati Sukarnoputri, Julia Widodo’s former mentor, has cited a growing chasm between the party’s founding ideals and its present-day practices as Justification. They claim that the party’s core principles, deeply rooted in Sukarno’s vision, are not aligned with the current political landscape.
**Interviewer:** We heard that this decision has been brewing for some time. Can you elaborate on that?
**Hasanuddin Ali:** Indeed. During their National Working Meeting in September, the PDIP publicly apologized to the Indonesian people for leaders who have allegedly been swayed by power and ambition [[1](https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/articles/cxw9v8vnyr9o)]. This suggests a growing discontent within the party over the direction taken by Jokowi’s leadership.
**Interviewer:** The expulsion extends to Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka as well. What implications does this have for Indonesian politics?
**Hasanuddin Ali** : This is a complex situation.
The expulsion of Gibran, who was seen as a potential successor to Jokowi, adds another layer of intrigue. It raises questions about the future of the PDIP and its connection to the Jokowi family’s political legacy. It will be fascinating to see how both Gibran and Jokowi navigate this new political reality.
**Interviewer:** Mr. Ali, what can we expect in the coming weeks and months following this decision?
**Hasanuddin Ali**: The political landscape in Indonesia is set for a period of intense scrutiny and speculation. We can anticipate potential responses from President Jokowi and his family, as well as reactions from other political parties. This event could reshape alliances and potentially create new political alignments in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.
**Interviewer:** Hasanuddin Ali, thank you for your insightful analysis.