Indonesia VP Gibran, son of ex-president Jokowi, officially resigns

Indonesia vice-president Gibran Rakabuming Raka formally submitted his resignation on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, amid growing scrutiny over his educational qualifications following recent court rulings, reported AP news.

Under Indonesia’s constitution, a vice-president who leaves office is not replaced through a public election.

Instead, the president nominates two candidates, and the People’s Consultative Assembly must choose a replacement within 60 days.

Controversy over Gibran's educational qualifications

The controversy centres on whether his overseas education met Indonesia's requirement for vice-presidential candidates to have completed senior high school or an equivalent qualification.

In October, the Constitutional Court found insufficient evidence of an equivalent qualification, but dismissed a petition to remove him.

The Supreme Court subsequently invalidated the education equivalency certificate he used to contest the 2024 election.

The rulings sparked calls for his resignation and impeachment, with more than 100 lawmakers signing a petition challenging his eligibility to remain in office.

Gibran has defended his qualifications and said he would continue pursuing legal action.

Under Indonesia's constitution, President Prabowo Subianto must nominate two candidates, from whom the People's Consultative Assembly will elect a replacement within 60 days of the vice-presidency becoming vacant.