# Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka Offers Resignation Amid Diploma Dispute *News · World Desk · Published 2026-11-10T16:48:29Z* Canonical: https://amk.news/article/indonesian-vice-president-gibran-rakabuming-raka-offers-resignation-amid-diploma > Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has expressed his intention to resign during a high-level meeting with President Prabowo Subianto on November 10, 2026. The move follows judicial rulings questioning the validity of his educational credentials and mounting pressure for impeachment from Indonesia's parliament. Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka informed President Prabowo Subianto of his intention to resign during a two-and-a-half-hour meeting at the presidential residence in Jakarta on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The offer to step down arrives as Gibran faces an escalating constitutional crisis following rulings from the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court regarding the authenticity of the high school equivalency certificate used for his 2024 election eligibility. While Gibran has expressed his desire to vacate the office, he simultaneously requested a final opportunity to prove the legitimacy of his documents through the State Administrative Court (PTUN). ## Why is the Vice President offering to resign? Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka is facing intense political and legal pressure after recent judicial findings suggested a lack of evidence for his secondary education qualifications. According to State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, as reported by **The Straits Times** and **detikNews**, Gibran communicated his intent to resign to address the fallout from the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court decisions. Earlier this month, on October 30, the Supreme Court invalidated the high school equivalency document Gibran used to register for office. This followed an October 6 Constitutional Court reasoning which noted there was no proof Gibran’s overseas schooling was equivalent to the local high school diploma required by Indonesian election law. The meeting at the Widya Chandra complex served as a platform for Gibran to seek advice from President Prabowo, whom he described as a mentor. While some initial rumors suggested the President had declined the resignation, Minister Prasetyo Hadi clarified to **InvestorTrust** that the President did not reject the offer but instead provided "substantial advice and input" on how to proceed legally. Gibran told reporters after the session that Prabowo encouraged him to "keep fighting in the State Administrative Court" and to seek a civil review of the Supreme Court's decision. > "President Prabowo is like a father to me. He has given me a lot of advice and input on the current developments," Gibran stated as reported by The Straits Times. ## How has the Indonesian Parliament responded? The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) saw immediate movement toward formal impeachment proceedings as lawmakers returned from recess on November 10. **InvestorTrust** reported that approximately 50 members of parliament from various factions have already signed an initiative to invoke the Right to Express an Opinion (HMP), which is the first constitutional step toward removing a sitting vice president. Under the MD3 Law, this motion requires signatures from at least 25 MPs from more than one party. To advance to the Constitutional Court for a final trial, the motion must eventually be approved by a two-thirds majority in a plenary session attended by at least two-thirds of the 580 total members. Outside the legislature, public pressure is mounting from religious and civil groups. **detikNews** reported that organizations including the FPI are planning a "212 Grand Reunion" to demand Gibran's immediate removal. Additionally, **Kompas.com** noted that the DPR’s Public Aspirations Agency has already begun receiving formal complaints from protesters seeking the Vice President's resignation. This domestic turmoil coincides with a separate wiretapping scandal that resulted in the arrest of former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, further straining the political environment. ## What is the political context of this crisis? Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 39, is the eldest son of former President Joko Widodo and previously served as the Mayor of Surakarta. His rise to the vice presidency in 2024 as Prabowo Subianto's running mate was controversial from the start, following a Constitutional Court ruling that adjusted age requirements to allow his candidacy. The current dispute over his Singaporean and Australian education documents has reignited allegations of procedural impropriety during the 2024 election, where the Prabowo-Gibran ticket won approximately 59% of the vote. Analysts suggest the controversy reflects a widening rift between President Prabowo and his predecessor, Joko Widodo. ## Are there legal options left for Gibran? Coordinating Minister for Law, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, has expressed skepticism regarding Gibran Rakabuming Raka's chances of successfully challenging the court rulings. Speaking at the Presidential Palace, Yusril told **Kompas.id** that the Constitutional Court's decisions are "final and binding," suggesting there are effectively no legal loopholes left to exploit. Yusril argued that because the Supreme Court has already ruled on the validity of the certificates, any further attempts at validation via the State Administrative Court (PTUN) would likely be considered "pointless" as the material facts remain identical. According to Yusril, the Vice President is now in a position where he must either voluntarily step down or face the parliamentary dismissal process. ## What happens next? It remains unclear whether Gibran Rakabuming Raka has submitted a formal, written resignation letter or if he is waiting for the outcome of his proposed legal challenge at the PTUN. While **InvestorTrust** characterized the meeting as a submission of resignation, **JournalArta** noted that no formal constitutional process to end his term has officially commenced as of Tuesday afternoon. The House of Representatives has not yet confirmed a date for a plenary session to vote on the impeachment motion, and the government has not named a potential successor. Under Indonesian law, if a Vice President steps down, the President typically proposes two candidates to the DPR, which then selects a replacement within 60 days, as outlined in reports by **Tempo.co**. ### Indonesia in numbers Population285.7 million 2025GDP (current US$)$1.45 trillion 2025GDP per capita$5,060 2025Inflation (consumer prices, annual)1.9% 2025Unemployment (% of labour force)3.2% 2025Source: [World Bank Open Data](https://data.worldbank.org/country/ID), latest available year. Compiled by AMK News. **Sources:** This report draws on coverage by [Kompas.id](https://www.kompas.id/artikel/yusril-says-there-are-no-legal-loopholes-to-prove-the-validity-of-gibrans-diploma?open_from=English_Page), [detikNews](https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8746761/bertemu-prabowo-gibran-minta-diberi-kesempatan-buktikan-dokumen-ijazah), [Tempo.co English](https://en.tempo.co/amp/2123365/how-indonesia-selects-a-new-vp-if-gibran-steps-down), [Kompas.com](https://go.kompas.com/read/2026/11/10/162521874/supreme-courts-considerations-strengthen-constitutional-courts-ruling-no-evidence), [BeritaSatu.com](https://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/3040110/respons-isu-pemakzulan-gibran-saya-akan-fight-di-ptun), [The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesian-vp-gibran-tells-prabowo-he-intends-to-resign-amid-calls-for-impeachment), [JournalArta](https://journalarta.com/en/2026/11/10/gibran-offers-to-resign-indonesia-vice-president-diploma-dispute/), [InvestorTrust](https://investortrust.id/market/122084/indonesian-vice-president-gibran-submits-resignation-to-president-prabowo-amid-diploma-dispute). 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