Indonesia’s Vice President Resigns as His Eligibility and Academic Credentials Are Questioned – WTOP News
Court rulings on his education records prompted a parliamentary review that could lead to impeachment, while the vice president says he wants to avoid prolonged controversy.
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Indonesia’s vice president resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned – WTOP News
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s vice president resigned Thursday as questions grew over his eligibility for the office after recent court rulings disputed his educational credentials. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the 39-year-old son of former President Joko Widodo, submitted his resignation to the leadership of the People’s Consultative Assembly, the country’s highest legislative body, at the...
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is reported to have submitted his letter of resignation from his position on Thursday (12/11/2026).
JAKARTA -- Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned from his position on Thursday (November 12, 2026). Gibran stepped down following strong political pressure from the House of Representatives (DPR) demanding his resignation. Gibran has submitted his resignation letter...
Gibran arrived at the MPR/DPR RI Building, Thursday, November 12, 2026. Wearing a black suit and red tie, Gibran did not forget to greet journalists while walking and carrying a folder.
Habiburokhman said Gibran submitted his resignation letter to the MPR at around 11:00 a.m. WIB, but the MPR has not confirmed the news.
Hundreds of House members have filed a Right to Express an Opinion (HMP) petition to impeach Gibran. The impeachment debate has been ongoing since the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court ruled against Gibran's high school diploma.
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