Abdul Hakim Harahap (15 July 1905 – 7 October[citation needed] 1961) was an Indonesian politician who held various positions, including deputy prime minister, in the 1950s.

Born in Sarolangun from a Batak father and mom, Abdul Hakim Harahap was employed in the customs and excises office after finishing his studies at the Prins Hendrikschool.

After the Indonesian independence, he was appointed as the member of the People's Representative Council of North Sumatra, .

During his time in Medan, he stood as the candidate for the alderman of the MedanGementeraad (municipal assembly) election in 1930.

In 1941, due to the oncoming Japanese threat to the Dutch East Indies, Harahap was appointed as the deputy head of the financial department in Pontianak.

[6] Due to the successful monetary system that Harahap has created, Mohammad Hatta, the vice president of Indonesia, appointed him as the resident of Riau.

[8] During the Round Table Conference, Harahap was appointed as one of the general advisor to the Indonesian delegates.

[9] On 22 January 1950, Harahap was inaugurated as the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Indonesia in the Halim Cabinet.

On 28 October 1950, he was appointed by the president as the ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan, replacing the late Syamsuddin.

[11] On 25 January 1951, Harahap was inaugurated as the Governor of North Sumatra by Makmun Sumadipradja, representing the Minister of Internal Affairs, Assaat.

In Aceh, Harahap faced problems regarding to the irrigations, education, transportation, and health affairs.

He also faced problems about labor force and veteran, both of which complained that they weren't being treated by the government.

[12] To repair the post-war condition of North Sumatra, the government began to build institutions aimed to improve standard of living.