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Gerindra shake-up concentrates power in Prabowo’s inner circle

August 10, 2025
Gerindra shake-up concentrates power in Prabowo’s inner circle
President Prabowo Subianto, who also serves as the chairman of Gerindra Party, is seen on a large screen on Feb. 15 as he speaks during the party's 17th anniversary in Bogor, West Java. (AFP/Aditya Aji)

The ruling Gerindra Party has recently seen a reshuffle in its top command, with analysts saying the move is aimed at maintaining internal stability for future electoral success, while also giving cues on upcoming changes in the government.

Gerindra is currently led by President Prabowo Subianto, who was reelected as party chair in February. Despite only being the third largest party in the House of Representatives, its members have influence over the country’s legislative and executive branches.

Prabowo unveiled the new lineup for the party’s central executive board on Aug. 1 in a party event at the Garuda Yaksa complex in Hambalang, West Java, where senior party figures gathered to receive the chair’s directive.

The new lineup saw changes to two key posts. Foreign Minister Sugiono was appointed as the new party secretary-general, replacing Gerindra’s longest-serving secretary-general Ahmad Muzani and ending his nearly two-decade tenure.

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