"Dream - Airlangga Hartarto officially resigns from the position of chairman of the Golkar Party. Airlangga stated that his resignation as chairman was made after much consideration. "I, Airlangga Hartarto, after considering and to maintain the integrity of the Golkar Party in order to ensure the stability of the upcoming government transition that will occur in the near future, hereby declare my resignation as chairman of the DPP Golkar Party," said Airlangga in a video statement quoted from merdeka.com, Sunday, August 11, 2024."

"He said, furthermore as a large and mature party, the DPP of the Golkar Party will prepare an organizational mechanism in accordance with the applicable AD/ART of the organization. "All of these processes will be carried out peacefully, orderly, and with high regard for the dignity of the Golkar Party," he said."

"Not only that, he also thanked the entire senior ranks up to the DPP management and the leadership of the Golkar Party at every regional level. Airlangga also expressed his gratitude to the cadres and sympathizers of the Golkar Party as well as all the people of Indonesia.

“As an individual, I sincerely apologize for any shortcomings or mistakes I have made all this time,” he said.