Indonesia's vice-president submits resignation over education credentials

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 11 Nov, 23:21 · Archive

Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesia's vice-president, has submitted his resignation following a Supreme Court ruling that his high school credentials are invalid.

Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto, an aide told the BBC. The move comes after the country's Supreme Court ruled that a high school document used during Gibran's 2024 election campaign was invalid.

Indonesian law requires vice-presidents to have completed senior secondary school or its equivalent. Gibran studied in Singapore and Australia and used an Indonesian equivalence certificate to demonstrate his educational credentials. However, the Supreme Court found no evidence to prove Gibran had graduated. 'No evidence was found to show Gibran had a foreign diploma or certificate that could serve as the basis for equivalency with a senior high school or equivalent qualification,' the court said. A Constitutional Court ruling in October reached the same conclusion.

Gibran had previously argued that undertaking university education was sufficient proof that he had completed senior high school. On Tuesday, before submitting his resignation, he asked for the chance to challenge the ruling and be given the opportunity to prove the legitimacy of his education credentials.

The resignation comes amid a widening political rift between Prabowo and his predecessor Joko Widodo. Over 100 lawmakers supported a parliamentary initiative that could have paved the way for impeachment proceedings against Gibran. An aide, Budi Arie, said Gibran's resignation letter was submitted directly to Prabowo on Wednesday. It remains unclear if Prabowo has accepted the resignation.

How it is being reported

• Indonesia’s vice-president resigns, escalating a destabilising feudIt could pit the country’s army and police against each otherThe Economist · 11 Nov, 18:44
• Indonesia's vice president resigns amid signs ruling alliance is frayingThe news comes at a turbulent time for Prabowo, who faces a growing rift with his predecessor Joko Widodo.BBC World · 11 Nov, 16:38
• Indonesia's VP offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibilityHis resignation offer comes amid a widening political rift between Prabowo and Widodo and a separate investigation into allegations that senior police officials wiretapped the president.NPR · 10 Nov, 14:01

In this story: Gibran Rakabuming Raka · Prabowo Subianto · Joko Widodo · Indonesia · Singapore · Australia

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