Indonesia's VP resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned following legal challenges regarding his academic credentials and eligibility. President Prabowo Subianto accepted the resignation, citing the need to prioritize national stability.
Why it matters
The resignation creates a significant political vacuum in Indonesia's leadership and reflects ongoing tensions regarding political legitimacy and institutional integrity.
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia's vice president resigned on 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 parliament building in the capital, Jakarta.
Raka didn't comment as he left the meeting.
"There will always be political dynamics in public office, that's normal," his father, Widodo, told reporters from his hometown in Solo, adding that he had reminded his son that political positions are temporary.
"We will continue to support President Prabowo's government, especially programs that serve the interests of the broader public," he said, referring to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
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