Indonesian Vice-President Gibran submits resignation
Gibran Rakabuming Raka has formally submitted his resignation after questions about his suitability for office.
Follow-up to: Indonesia’s vice-president under pressure after offering to resign Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 15:23
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Indonesian Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to the People's Representative Council on Thursday. His position came under pressure after court cases raised questions about his educational background and eligibility for election.
Gibran submitted his resignation letter to the leadership of the People's Representative Council, Indonesia's highest legislative body. This formalised his earlier offer to step down. President Prabowo Subianto must now nominate two candidates, after which the People's Representative Council will choose a successor within sixty days.
The issue centres on recent legal rulings concerning Gibran's suitability for the vice-presidency. AP describes the 39-year-old politician as the son of former president Joko Widodo. According to AP, Gibran gave no explanation when he left the parliament building in Jakarta on Thursday.
A day earlier, 120 parliamentarians from all eight factions had initiated a procedure that could have led to an impeachment process. According to the Associated Press, that step was separate from an investigation into possible illegal wiretapping within the Indonesian police.
The resignation could put the political cooperation between Prabowo and Widodo under pressure. Gibran was Prabowo's vice-presidential candidate in the 2024 elections; his departure makes the balance of power within the governing coalition a subject of debate once again.
Indonesia now faces a constitutional procedure, not a new presidential election. The precise successor is not yet known. Nor is it clear what consequences the departure will have for the relationship between Prabowo and former president Widodo.
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What is established
- Gibran has formally submitted his resignation.
- Questions had arisen about his suitability and educational background.
- The Indonesian Constitution provides for the election of a successor by the People's Representative Council.
Left
Arguments From a left-wing perspective, the departure shows that political dynasties and exceptional rules lack sufficient public legitimacy.
Values Equal access to public office, transparency and democratic accountability.
Consequences Greater parliamentary oversight and an independent assessment of candidates could restore trust, but might also weaken the governing coalition.
Centre
Arguments The institutional route must be followed without prejudging the legal assessment of Gibran's suitability.
Values Constitutional continuity, legal certainty and administrative stability.
Consequences An orderly succession could prevent a power vacuum, while the political consequences will only become clear later.
Right
Arguments The election result and continuity of government should carry more weight than political pressure over disputed qualifications.
Values Stability, administrative effectiveness and respect for the voters' mandate.
Consequences A swift succession within the existing coalition could limit uncertainty, but would not automatically remove criticism of political elites.
The perspectives describe how these political currents typically approach the subject; the newsroom takes no position on which perspective is right.
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The formal submission of the resignation and the constitutional succession procedure have been confirmed by multiple independent sources. The possible political consequences are described as an uncertain outcome.
- confirmed Gibran submitted his resignation to the People's Representative Council on 12 November. — AP and Reuters reported the formal submission. source
- confirmed The People's Representative Council will choose a successor within sixty days from two candidates nominated by the president. — AP describes the constitutional procedure. source
- confirmed 120 parliamentarians had initiated an impeachment procedure. — AP reported this a day earlier. source
Editor's note
The formal resignation was confirmed by AP and Reuters. The successor and the political consequences remain uncertain.Sources
The story so far
- Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 15:23 Indonesia’s vice-president under pressure after offering to resign
- Thursday, 12 November 2026, 08:29 Indonesian Vice-President Gibran submits resignation (this article)
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