Chairman of the United Development Party
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| Chairman of United Development Party | |
|---|---|
| (Ketua Umum Partai Persatuan Pembangunan) | |
| United Development Party | |
| Type | Party leader |
| Term length | Five years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Mohammad Syafaat Mintaredja |
| Formation | 5 January 1973 |
| Deputy | Vice Chairman Secretary-General |
| Website | https://ppp.or.id/ |
The general chairman of United Development Party (Ketua Umum Partai Persatuan Pembangunan) is the highest position and executive authority within United Development Party. Although the party is dominated by Nahdlatul Ulama politicians, the figure who filled the first leadership position was the former leader of Parmusi, who was also the founder of the Ka'bah Party namely Mohammad Syafa'at Mintaredja. Furthermore, to elect a new general chairman every time the term of office changes, a congress is held.[1]
The current holder of the position is Muhammad Mardiono, who was elected to the position on 28 September 2025, following his victory in the party's leadership election. He has served as Special Presidential Envoy for Food Security. The chairman is not allowed to hold a duplicate department of the Leadership Council on any level of the party.[2]
