Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has resigned, raising concerns about political stability in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. His aide, Budi Arie Setiadi, confirmed the development on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Gibran submitted his resignation to President Prabowo Subianto amid growing pressure over questions surrounding his educational qualifications. Two sources within Indonesia’s parliamentary upper house also confirmed the resignation.
Education Controversy Triggers Resignation
The 39-year-old vice president faced increasing criticism after Indonesia’s Constitutional Court and Supreme Court questioned his educational documents. Both courts issued rulings that challenged the qualifications he used to contest the 2024 vice-presidential election.
The Supreme Court recently annulled his high school education equivalency certificate. Consequently, lawmakers questioned whether Gibran still met the constitutional requirements for holding office.
Earlier, around 120 lawmakers from eight political parties signed a petition seeking his impeachment. The lawmakers argued that Gibran no longer fulfilled the constitutional eligibility criteria for the vice presidency.
Resignation Deepens Indonesia’s Political Tensions
Gibran’s departure could also strain the political alliance between President Prabowo and former president Joko Widodo, Gibran’s father. Widodo played an important role in supporting Prabowo’s successful presidential campaign in 2024.
Meanwhile, Indonesia’s parliamentary upper house must formally declare the vice-presidential position vacant. It will then request two replacement candidates from Prabowo before holding an election within 60 days.
The development comes as the government faces economic concerns, weakening investor confidence and criticism over major policy programmes. Political analysts warn that prolonged uncertainty could further affect domestic stability and international confidence.
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