Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned following growing pressure over questions surrounding his academic qualifications and eligibility to hold office.
The 39-year-old submitted his resignation letter to the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Indonesia’s upper legislative house, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Jakarta.
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani confirmed receiving the letter, saying Gibran had requested the assembly to process his resignation. He also submitted a separate letter to President Prabowo Subianto.
“He did not say much. He only conveyed his intention to submit his resignation letter,” Muzani told reporters.
The resignation follows two court decisions in October that raised questions about the educational documents Gibran presented to qualify for the 2024 presidential election.
On October 6, Indonesia’s Constitutional Court ruled that there was insufficient documentary evidence to establish that his overseas education met the required high school qualification.
On October 30, the Supreme Court annulled the validity of the education equivalency certificate he had relied on during the election.
The controversy intensified on Wednesday, November 11, when 120 lawmakers from eight political parties signed a proposal seeking to initiate parliamentary proceedings against the Vice President over his eligibility.
The move threatened to trigger an impeachment process, with lawmakers seeking to establish whether Gibran had violated constitutional requirements by serving in the position.
Gibran had earlier expressed his intention to resign during a meeting with Prabowo on Tuesday, November 10.
Speaking after the meeting, he said he did not want the matter to develop into a prolonged political controversy. However, Prabowo had reportedly advised him to defend his qualifications through legal channels.
Gibran is the eldest son of former Indonesian President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi. He was elected alongside Prabowo in February 2024 and took office in October of the same year.
His departure comes amid reported political tensions between Prabowo and his predecessor, whose support played a significant role in their election victory.
Under Indonesia’s Constitution, the People’s Consultative Assembly must elect a replacement vice president within 60 days after a vacancy is formally established.
The president is required to nominate two candidates from whom lawmakers will select the successor.
Gibran’s resignation marks a major development in Indonesia’s political leadership, barely two years after he assumed office.