Former President Jokowi's Brother-in-Law, Constitutional Court Judge Anwar Usman, Apologises and Bids Farewell at Final Hearing
Constitutional Court Judge Anwar Usman bid farewell and apologised during his final hearing ahead of his retirement in April. On Monday (16 March), Anwar Usman, who is the brother-in-law of former President Jokowi, had the opportunity to deliver a verdict on case number 176/PUU-XXIII/2025 at his final session.
“Before I deliver this verdict, this may be the last hearing I attend, as on 6 April 2026 I will have completed 15 years of service at the Constitutional Court,” Anwar Usman said at the Constitutional Court office, as broadcast live on the Constitutional Court’s YouTube channel.
During this opportunity, Anwar Usman also tendered an apology for any shortcomings during his tenure as a constitutional judge.
“Of course, over such a long period there have been matters that may have been displeasing, whether intentional or unintentional,” he stated.
“For this reason, from the depths of my heart, I offer my sincere apologies,” he added.
Anwar Usman has served as a Constitutional Court judge since 2011. According to the Constitutional Court’s website, his 15-year tenure as a constitutional judge will end on 6 April 2026. Anwar Usman will also turn 70 years old on 31 December 2026.
The Supreme Court, through Announcement Number: 46 WKMA.Y/KP1.1/III/2026, has announced the results of the selection process for three candidate judges to replace Anwar Usman. They are:
Dr Fahmiron, S.H., M.Hum, Senior Judge of the Denpasar High Court
Dr Liliek Prisbawono Adi, S.H., M.H, Senior Judge of the Medan High Court
Dr Marsudin Nainggolan, S.H., M.H, Chief Judge of the North Kalimantan High Court