Schedule of Inauguration for Regent and Vice Regent 2025, Not All Will Be Sworn In Today

Kapanlagi.com - The inauguration of regional heads resulting from the 2024 Regional Head Election (Pilkada) will be a historic moment in the transition of regional governance in Indonesia. On Thursday, February 20, 2025, President Prabowo Subianto will lead the inauguration ceremony held simultaneously for 961 regional heads, including governors, regents, and mayors from all over the country.

Before the D-day, the government has thoroughly prepared everything, including holding dry runs and final rehearsals on February 18-19, 2025. This preparation is done to ensure every detail goes smoothly, considering the large scale of the event involving many regional officials. In addition, all regional heads to be inaugurated have undergone health checks at the Ministry of Home Affairs to ensure they are ready to take on their new duties.

However, not all regional heads will be inaugurated simultaneously in Jakarta. According to applicable regulations, the inauguration of governors and regional heads in Aceh will be conducted separately based on the Aceh Government Law (UUPA). Additionally, for regions still caught in disputes over the results of the Pilkada at the Constitutional Court (MK), the inauguration will take place after a final decision.

1. Change of Regional Head Inauguration Schedule 2025

The inauguration schedule for regional heads, originally planned for February 6, 2025, has undergone significant changes and is now confirmed to take place on February 20, 2025. The Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) stated that this shift is made to ensure synchronization of timing and optimal technical readiness.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, emphasized that the inauguration will be directly led by President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace.

However, for regions still caught in disputes over the results of the local elections at the Constitutional Court, the inauguration must be postponed until there is a clear legal decision. If the Constitutional Court decides to reject the lawsuit on February 4-5, 2025, then the regional heads in that area can be inaugurated shortly thereafter.

2. Location and Inauguration Ceremony at the State Palace

The inauguration of regional heads in 2025 will be a historic moment held grandly at the State Palace, Jakarta, starting with a captivating parade from the National Monument to the Merdeka Palace.

In a solemn atmosphere, President Prabowo Subianto will swear in the elected regional heads, marking a new chapter in their leadership.

Moreover, the President will also deliver an important speech that outlines the direction of regional development policies and the hopes of the central government, making this event not just a ceremony, but also a commitment to a better future.

3. Inauguration Rehearsal and Final Preparations

To ensure the inauguration runs smoothly, the government has conducted a series of exciting preparations, starting with a dry run on February 18 and followed by a final rehearsal on February 19, 2025.

In addition, all regional heads have undergone strict health checks over two days, namely February 16-17, 2025.

This step is taken as one of the main requirements before the inauguration, to ensure that the regional leaders are ready and in optimal health to perform their duties.

4. Inauguration in Aceh and Regions with Election Disputes

Amid the fanfare of the simultaneous inauguration of regional heads in Jakarta, Aceh has its own unique story. According to the Aceh Government Law (UUPA), the inauguration of the governor of Aceh will be conducted by the Minister of Home Affairs on behalf of the President, and witnessed by the Chief Justice of the Aceh Sharia Court, adding a sacred atmosphere to the ceremony.

Meanwhile, the oath of office for regents and mayors will be taken by the governor in a plenary meeting of the Regional Representative Council of the Regency/City. The schedule for the inauguration in Aceh has also been set, taking place from February 24 to March 13, 2025.

However, for regions still caught in election disputes at the Constitutional Court, the inauguration must wait until a final legal decision is made, and if there is a re-election, the inauguration process will be postponed until everything is resolved.

5. List of Regional Heads to be Inaugurated

Overall, a total of 961 regional heads will be inaugurated on February 20, 2025. The composition of the officials to be inaugurated consists of:

• 33 governors and 33 deputy governors
• 363 regents and 362 deputy regents
• 85 mayors and 85 deputy mayors

This inauguration is organized based on Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 13 of 2025, which regulates the procedures for the inauguration of regional heads and their deputies.

6. FAQ

1. When will the inauguration of regional heads in 2025 take place?

The inauguration will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM WIB at the State Palace, Jakarta.

2. Will all regional heads be inaugurated simultaneously?

No. The regional heads in Aceh will be inaugurated separately in accordance with the UUPA, while regions with election disputes will wait for the Constitutional Court's decision.

3. What are the requirements for the inauguration of regional heads?

Regional heads must be elected in the 2024 elections, not involved in disputes at the Constitutional Court, and have undergone health checks at the Ministry of Home Affairs.

(kpl/rmt)