Indonesia Vice President Gibran Resigns Amid Questions Over Education Credentials
Resignation Status Unclear
Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of former President Joko Widodo, is at the centre of a dispute over his education credentials. The head of parliament said Indonesia’s vice president had resigned.
A cabinet minister, however, said Prabowo had urged Gibran to defend himself. The minister said it was unclear whether Gibran had accepted the offer to resign.
Parliamentary Process Begins
On Wednesday, 120 lawmakers from eight political parties submitted a petition to leaders of the House of Representatives. The filing began a parliamentary process that could lead to Gibran’s impeachment. If lawmakers find sufficient grounds for the accusation, the House must ask the Constitutional Court to decide whether a constitutional violation occurred.
Vacancy Rules and Other Probe
Separately, investigations concern allegations that senior police officials took part in wiretapping targeting the president. The investigation of Gibran’s academic credentials was apparently unrelated to that scandal.
Key points
- Parliament’s head says Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned, but his acceptance remains unclear.
- Court rulings found Gibran’s overseas education documents did not meet election requirements.
- A petition from 120 lawmakers across eight parties could lead to impeachment proceedings.
- A vice presidential vacancy would remain open until a replacement is elected within 60 days.