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As of November 11, 2026, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, son of former Indonesian President Joko Widodo and current Vice-President, submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto amid questions about his eligibility due to disputed educational credentials. The Supreme Court had recently ruled that a high-school document used during Gibran's 2024 election campaign was invalid, prompting more than 120 lawmakers to support parliamentary proceedings that could lead to his impeachment. This move comes as political alliances are fraying, potentially weakening the influence of Joko Widodo’s legacy in Indonesia’s leadership.
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Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the vice president of Indonesia and son of former president Joko Widodo, has resigned due to a controversy surrounding his educational qualifications. This development raises concerns among analysts about potential instability in Indonesia's economy, which is the largest in South Asia.
Indonesian VP resigns over education qualification row (this article)The potential resignation of Indonesian Vice President Gibran could lead to a scramble for the vice-presidential position and weaken his father's political influence. Observers are unsure if Gibran genuinely wants to leave but agree that this situation highlights shifting political alliances and the declining power of former president Joko Widodo.
Indonesian VP resignation drama raises stakes for Prabowo as alliances strain →2 articles from South China Morning Post on this storyIndonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka offered to resign during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday amid questions about the validity of his academic credentials. State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi reported that the president advised Raka to pursue legal action instead, without immediately accepting the resignation offer. The pressure on Raka stems from a court ruling last month…
Indonesia's VP offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility →Indonesian lawmakers are initiating impeachment proceedings against Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka due to concerns over his educational qualifications. A total of 120 lawmakers have endorsed the move following recent court rulings that cast doubt on Raka's credentials. The vice president, who is also the son of former President Joko Widodo, has submitted his resignation in an attempt to prevent a political…
120 Indonesian lawmakers seek vice president's impeachment after education credentials questioned →Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned amid legal challenges questioning his educational qualifications to hold office. The Supreme Court ruled that Gibran’s high school document used in his election campaign was invalid, prompting calls for his impeachment from over 100 lawmakers. His resignation submission to President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday may intensify political tensions within…
Indonesia's vice president resigns amid signs ruling alliance is fraying →