Fate of Indonesia’s vice president hangs in the balance as lawmakers mull probe

Indonesia's parliament convened on Tuesday as lawmakers considered a possible investigation into Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's eligibility. Gibran, the son of former President Joko Widodo, has been accused by some politicians of not meeting the required education standards to serve as vice president. Despite his low profile in his first two years in office, Gibran has become a focal point of political tensions as relations between him and President Prabowo Subianto deteriorate.

Prabowo, who was twice defeated by Jokowi in the past elections, has sought to distance himself from Jokowi's unpopular policies and has faced a slump in approval ratings. The probe into Gibran's qualifications was prompted by rulings from the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court that his submitted documents did not meet the necessary election requirements, though the court did not have the authority to disqualify him.

Lawmakers, largely under Prabowo's coalition, are considering launching an inquiry into the matter, which could potentially lead to Gibran's impeachment.