Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka Resigns Over Education Credentials

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned on November 11, 2026, after the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court of Indonesia determined his education documents did not meet legal requirements for office. The Supreme Court specifically annulled his education equivalence certificate, stating no evidence proved he held a foreign diploma equivalent to a senior high school qualification.

The resignation follows a period of intense political pressure. On November 10, Gibran reportedly offered to resign during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto. While Prabowo initially advised him to fight the rulings legally to prove his credentials, Gibran later tendered his resignation on Wednesday. He is expected to submit a formal letter to the parliamentary upper house on Thursday morning.

Parallel to the legal dispute, more than 120 lawmakers signed a petition to initiate Gibran's impeachment. This turmoil coincides with a widening rift between President Prabowo and former President Joko Widodo, Gibran's father. Tensions were further exacerbated by an investigation into senior police officials, including Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, for the illegal wiretapping of the president. Analysts suggest the instability could potentially pit the country's army and police against one another.