Ummat Party chairman and secretary-general resign

Ridho Rahmadi and Taufik Hidayat have left the top leadership positions of Indonesia’s Ummat Party. Taufik confirmed that Rahmadi’s resignation took effect on Aug. 20, 2026, and said he also stepped down because they had been elected as a joint leadership team.

The Ummat Party’s Shura Council formally accepted written resignation letters submitted by both leaders. It said the decision complied with Article 14(1), Chapter VII of the party’s statutes, and that it respected their choice.

Their departure does not end their involvement in the party. Ummat said both figures would remain active in its structural organization, although they would receive new assignments.

The Shura Council appointed Ansufri ID Sambo, who previously served as secretary of the Shura Council, as acting chairman of the party’s central executive board. Muhammad Sadiq was named acting secretary-general.

The party described the transitional lineup as based on meritocracy, integrity and loyalty, saying it would keep the central administration and operations running effectively.

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That is correct, because we were previously elected as a package together with the chairman.