Assembly will pick new vice president to replace Gibran on Dec. 2
Gibran's resignation this week, which analysts say could widen the gulf between President Prabowo Subianto and former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, followed a month of increasing political pressure from lawmakers after Supreme Court ruled that he had inadequate education credentials to run for the job.
The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will select a new vice president on December 2 to replace Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who resigned this week. Analysts predict this move could further widen the divide between President Prabowo Subianto and former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. Gibran's resignation followed a month of growing political pressure from lawmakers, after the Supreme Court ruled he lacked the necessary educational qualifications to serve as vice president.
On Friday, MPR speaker Ahmad Muzani announced the assembly would send a letter to Prabowo requesting he submit two candidates for the position. The house has also formed a team of 36 lawmakers to verify the credentials of the proposed candidates. It remains unclear which names Prabowo will submit.
Gibran stated his resignation was a personal decision, unrelated to his education credentials, emphasizing the decision was in the greater interest of the nation. Despite his resignation, both Jokowi and Gibran expressed their continued support for Prabowo during Thursday's news conference.
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