Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran set to resign amid education controversy and impeachment threat

CNA3 hours ago5:51

Indonesian Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is set to resign amid mounting controversy over his educational qualifications, with reports that President Prabowo Subianto has accepted his resignation letter. Gibran faces accusations from 120 lawmakers who signed a petition claiming he failed to prove he met a high school equivalent education requirement to run in the 2024 election. Analysts suggest a voluntary resignation could short-circuit the impeachment process and limit political damage. Gibran's departure may also signal the final breakdown of the alliance between President Prabowo and former president Joko Widodo, Gibran's father, whose support was key to Prabowo's 2024 election victory. Under Indonesia's constitution, Prabowo must nominate two vice-president candidates for the People's Consultative Assembly to choose within 60 days, giving him significant influence over his successor. Read more: https://cna.asia/48KWPVF

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