# Political leadership changes in Indonesia

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-leadership-changes-in-indonesia
> Updated: 2026-10-31T15:48:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In late October 2026, several political leadership transitions occurred across different regions of Indonesia.

In South Sulawesi, the Golkar Party inaugurated its South Sulawesi Regional Leadership Council, with Secretary General Muhammad Sarmuji presiding over the handover of the party flag to new chairman Ilham Arief Sirajuddin. During the same period in Makassar, Munafri Arifuddin was elected by acclamation as the Chairman of the Democratic Party for the South Sulawesi region for the 2026–2031 term, succeeding Ni'matullah Erbe.

In North Nias, the Golkar Party completed an organizational consolidation and revitalization process. Following an official decree from the North Sumatra Provincial DPD, 41 new officials were inaugurated. The new leadership includes Emanuel Daeli as Acting Chairman, Otonius Nazara as Secretary, and Hadirat Zandroto as Treasurer.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: New leadership appointed for Golkar Party in North Nias

The Golkar Party has inaugurated 41 new officials for the North Nias regional leadership following an organizational revitalization process.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-leadership-appointed-for-golkar-party-in-north-nias

### 2026-10-24: Political leadership changes occur in South Sulawesi

Political parties Golkar and the Democratic Party have inaugurated new leadership in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, as part of regional organizational consolidations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-leadership-changes-occur-in-south-sulawesi

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