Gibran resigns

Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the 39-year-old son of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, has resigned from his position as vice president amid mounting pressure over his academic credentials and eligibility to continue in office. This decision effectively brings an end to the alliance between President Prabowo Subianto and his predecessor, Joko “Jokowi”.

Gibran arrived at the Senayan Legislative Complex in Central Jakarta on Thursday to hand in a handwritten resignation letter to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) leaders. In the letter, he stated that he had resigned on his own initiative and for the benefit of the nation and to ensure the smooth functioning of the government.

Coordinating law minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said Gibran's resignation was due to personal reasons and growing public sentiment. However, in a video statement on Thursday evening, Gibran denied that his decision was related to the controversy surrounding his academic credentials, stating that it was a step he had to take to ensure the government could continue with greater calm, unity, and focus on all Indonesians.