Political crisis hits Indonesia as vice president quits amid certificate scandal

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned following court rulings questioning his educational qualifications, with President Prabowo Subianto accepting his departure and triggering a constitutional process to appoint a successor.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has accepted the resignation of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka following mounting controversy over his academic qualifications and eligibility to hold office.

According to China Daily`, Gibran submitted his resignation to the People’s Consultative Assembly on Thursday, November 12, 2026, amid growing political pressure.

Prabowo subsequently confirmed his acceptance of the resignation, bringing Gibran’s tenure to an unexpected end.

The development followed recent court rulings questioning the validity of the educational documents Gibran submitted during the 2024 presidential election.

The Supreme Court reportedly invalidated his foreign education equivalency certificate, intensifying demands for his removal.

Gibran, 39, assumed office on October 20, 2024, following his election alongside Prabowo for a five-year term.

Under Indonesia’s Constitution, the People’s Consultative Assembly must elect a replacement within 60 days from two candidates nominated by the president.

His departure comes amid political tensions involving his father, former President Joko Widodo, and concerns about stability within Indonesia’s government.