{
  "id": 19470234,
  "title": "Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition that could lead to vice president’s impeachment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/over-100-indonesian-lawmakers-sign-petition-that-could-lead-to-vice-19470234",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T09:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-11-over-100-indonesian-lawmakers-sign-petition-that-could-lead-to-vice-presidents-impeachment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More than a hundred Indonesian lawmakers have signed a petition that could trigger the impeachment of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a situation that could exacerbate political unrest in the Southeast Asian powerhouse. Gibran, the son of former President Joko Widodo, has been under intense scrutiny due to recent rulings from the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court, which declared his educational documents did not comply with election standards. These court rulings have sparked a growing divide between Widodo, also known as Jokowi, and current President Prabowo Subianto, raising questions about Gibran's political future.\n\nDuring a meeting with Prabowo on Tuesday, Gibran announced his intention to resign. Informing Reuters, Muhammad Kholid, one of the petition signatories, explained that the petition asserts Gibran's ineligibility for the position as it is now clear he does not meet the required qualifications. The petition will be presented to the House speaker, with the lawmakers' formal declaration of their stance set to initiate the impeachment proceedings.\n\nThe Supreme Court recently ruled that it will instruct the education ministry to revoke Gibran's education equivalence certificate, which he used to meet the election criteria and run for office in 2024. According to the court, Gibran's certificate was based on evidence that did not substantiate his claim of having graduated from high school. The court found no proof of a foreign diploma or certificate that could qualify him for a senior high school or equivalent status. The Supreme Court also considered the Constitutional Court's prior ruling, which found that Gibran's education documents were inadequate for election purposes.\n\nSana Jaffrey, a researcher at Australian National University, posited that it would be challenging for lawmakers to act against Gibran without Prabowo's knowledge or consent. Prabowo's lack of response suggests he would prefer Gibran's removal without openly facilitating it, given the potential political backlash, particularly from Jokowi supporters who played a crucial role in his election victory. Jaffrey emphasized that the ongoing turmoil at the nation's top echelons will only intensify domestic and international concerns regarding Indonesia's future stability.",
  "summary": "More than 100 Indonesian lawmakers signed a petition on Wednesday that opens the door for the impeachment of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a move that risks further stoking political tensions in Southeast Asia's largest economy.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition for impeachment of VP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/over-100-indonesian-lawmakers-sign-petition-for-impeachment-of-vp",
        "published": "2026-11-11T07:37:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition demanding VP's impeachment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/over-100-indonesian-lawmakers-sign-petition-demanding-vps-impeachment",
        "published": "2026-11-11T09:07:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}