Fahri Hamzah and Political Figures Respond to Saiful Mujani’s Controversial Remarks on Prabowo

Deputy Minister of Housing and Spatial Planning Fahri Hamzah has criticized statements made by political observer Saiful Mujani regarding the presidency of Prabowo Subianto. The reaction follows the circulation of a video recording from a Halal Bihalal forum in Utan Kayu, East Jakarta, in which Mujani discussed the possibility of bringing down the president.

Fahri Hamzah addressed the issue after being summoned by President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Monday, April 6, 2026. He argued that political criticism must remain within constitutional boundaries to prevent national instability.

Concerns Over Unconstitutional Actions

The Deputy Minister emphasized that pushing political criticism toward unconstitutional paths could lead to chaos, particularly given the current uncertainty of the global situation. He stated that allowing actions outside the established rules to be justified could transform democracy into a gateway for instability.

Hamzah reminded the public that the Indonesian constitutional system does not rely exclusively on the president, noting that other branches of power share the collective responsibility of the state toward the community. He urged that any criticism of the government be conducted through legitimate mechanisms rather than through invitations that conflict with the constitution.

unconstitutional actions cannot be considered trivial. If This proves left, everyone can feel entitled to justify ways outside the rules. If that is the case, democracy will actually turn into a door to chaos.

Fahri Hamzah

Broader Political Reactions

The controversy surrounding Saiful Mujani’s comments has drawn reactions from various political and legal entities. The Presisi Association stated that the narrative regarding the effort to remove the president has the potential to disrupt political stability.

Other reports indicate that calls for such actions are viewed as ineffective, citing high levels of public satisfaction with the current administration. Some observers have noted that there is no precedent for a regime change occurring with the suddenness of lightning and thunder.

Fahri Hamzah, who also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Gelora Party, suggested that the current global climate requires national unity and cohesion rather than internal efforts to destabilize the leadership.

Context of the Controversy

The dispute began after a video of Saiful Mujani’s appearance at the Halal Bihalal event in East Jakarta circulated on social media. In the recording, Mujani made controversial remarks regarding the need to bring down or drop President Prabowo Subianto to save the nation.

This incident occurs as the administration of President Prabowo Subianto navigates its first year of governance. Fahri Hamzah has previously discussed the operational methods of the president’s first year, describing the administration’s position as navigating between two opposing forces.