Ace Hasan Steps Down from Candidacy, Golkar West Java Prepares New Leader
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG — The Golkar Party’s West Java branch is holding its 11th Regional Deliberation (Musda) from 1–3 April 2026 in Bandung. This forum marks a leadership transition at the provincial level, following confirmation that Tubagus Ace Hasan Syadzily, Chairman of the West Java DPD of the Golkar Party, will not run for re-election as chairman.
West Java DPD Golkar Secretary MQ Iswara stated that the decision was made because Ace Hasan has been assigned strategic roles at the national level. He serves as Governor of Lemhannas and Deputy General Chairman of the DPP of the Golkar Party, and is thus required to focus on the centre.
“Pak Ace Hasan, besides being Chairman of the West Java DPD Golkar, is also Governor of Lemhannas and Deputy General Chairman, and it turns out he is more needed in Jakarta at the centre. So the general chairman has asked Pak Ace to focus more on the centre,” Iswara said in Bandung on Tuesday (31/3/2026).
Iswara explained that although he is not running, most cadres still want Ace Hasan to continue his leadership due to the improved electoral achievements.
“The RI DPR seats increased from 14 to 16. Then the Provincial DPRD from 17 to 19 seats, and regency/city DPRD from 194 to 207 seats,” said Iswara.
The decision has also been conveyed by Ace Hasan during activities with Golkar cadres in West Java. The DPP is said to be giving more attention to Ace Hasan’s role at the national level.
Golkar West Java has also received approval from the DPP regarding the implementation of the Musda and the formation of the organising committee structure.
Musda Committee Chairman Yod Mintaraga said that all technical preparations have been arranged, including the mechanism for electing the new chairman.
“Including the main one, which is the process of electing the new West Java DPD Golkar Chairman,” said Yod.
Registration for prospective chairman candidates will open from the first day of the Musda. Candidates are required to have support of at least 30 percent or at least 10 valid votes from the total number of voters.