Indonesia’s vice president steps down after court rules high school certificate invalid

Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has submitted his resignation after the Supreme Court invalidated his high school certificate, triggering political controversy and calls for impeachment.

Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, has submitted his resignation following a Supreme Court ruling declaring his high school certificate invalid.

According to the BBC, an aide confirmed the resignation amid mounting political pressure over the academic credentials Gibran presented during the 2024 presidential election.

The court’s decision triggered widespread controversy, prompting more than 100 lawmakers to support a parliamentary initiative that could have led to impeachment proceedings against him.

However, it remains unclear whether President Prabowo Subianto has formally accepted the resignation.

Gibran, the eldest son of former Indonesian President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, became vice president following the 2024 election.

His father supported Prabowo, a former political rival, during the election, helping secure the alliance that brought the administration to power.

However, relations between Prabowo and Jokowi have reportedly deteriorated since the election.

Gibran’s resignation could further strain the political alliance and deepen uncertainty within Indonesia’s government amid growing tensions over the controversial certificate ruling.