Indonesia VP Gibran, son of ex-president Jokowi, officially resigns
Gibran's resignation follows court rulings questioning his educational qualifications.
Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka officially resigned on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, amid mounting concerns over his educational credentials following recent court rulings, according to a report by AP news. The Indonesian constitution stipulates that a vice-president leaving office is not subject to a public election for succession. Instead, the President nominates two candidates, and the People's Consultative Assembly must select a replacement within 60 days.
The controversy surrounding Gibran's educational qualifications centers on whether his overseas education satisfied Indonesia's prerequisite for vice-presidential candidates to have completed senior high school or its equivalent. In October, the Constitutional Court found insufficient evidence of such an equivalent qualification; however, they did not rule in favor of removing him from office.
The Supreme Court later invalidated the education equivalency certificate he utilized during the 2024 election, which triggered calls for his resignation and impeachment. Over 100 lawmakers had already signed a petition challenging his eligibility to hold the position.
Despite the mounting pressure, Gibran has maintained his stance, defending his qualifications and vowing to continue legal proceedings. The resignation process under Indonesia's constitution mandates that President Prabowo Subianto must nominate two candidates, and it will be the People's Consultative Assembly's responsibility to elect one of them within 60 days of the vice-presidency becoming vacant.
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