Indonesia Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigns over questions about his eligibility
Lawmakers moved to impeach him after courts ruled his education records did not meet election rules, and the resignation could reshape Prabowo’s coalition.
- On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto and the People's Consultative Assembly, becoming the first vice president to leave office early since 1998.
- Recent rulings by the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court invalidated Gibran's overseas education credentials, finding insufficient evidence that his foreign qualifications met election requirements for the 2024 presidential race.
- At least 120 lawmakers from eight political parties signed a petition on Wednesday initiating a parliamentary process that could have led to Gibran's impeachment for allegedly failing to meet constitutional eligibility requirements.
- Prabowo accepted Gibran's resignation 'with a heavy heart,' praising his service; the People's Consultative Assembly must now elect a successor from two presidential nominees within 60 days without triggering a national election.
- Analysts suggest the departure marks a significant political realignment that potentially complicates the alliance between Prabowo and former President Joko Widodo, though it may give Prabowo greater room to consolidate his leadership.
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In a controversy over his diploma, "Gibran" resigned. His case revives the competition between President Prabowo Subianto, and Joko Widodo, father of the resignationary and former leader still very influential.
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bd.nlIndonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to the upper house of parliament on Thursday. His position was under pressure after controversy arose over his high school diploma obtained abroad, which some claimed did not meet the legal qualification requirements for the vice presidency.
The Vice President of Indonesia has resigned. The 39-year-old Gibran Rakabuming Raka is embroiled in a scandal regarding the authenticity of his high school diploma. It is the first time in 28 years that the country's vice president has stepped down. President Prabowo Subianto said he accepted Gibran's resignation "with a heavy heart." They embraced, and Prabowo praised the work Gibran had done during his two years as vice president. Parliament…
Indonesia’s vice president quits as cracks deepen in ruling political alliance
JAKARTA: Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned on Thursday amid a scandal over his academic qualifications, adding to a series of political upheavals in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The 39-year-old son of former President Joko Widodo formally delivered his resignation letter to the People’s Consultative Assembly, or MPR, the country’s highest legislative body, setting in motion a process to elect a successor who will ser…
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