Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, son of former President Joko Widodo, has formally resigned from his position amid mounting questions over his eligibility to hold the country’s second-highest office.
Gibran submitted his resignation on Thursday, November 12, following renewed scrutiny of his qualifications after his election victory alongside President Prabowo Subianto in 2024.
The controversy stemmed from Indonesia’s minimum age requirement of 40 for presidential and vice-presidential candidates, which Gibran did not meet when he registered at the age of 36.
His candidacy was allowed following a Constitutional Court ruling that created an exception for candidates who had previously held elected regional office.
Questions over his educational qualifications also resurfaced, particularly regarding whether his academic credentials met the minimum requirements under election laws.
Gibran’s resignation comes as lawmakers push for impeachment proceedings against him, adding to the political controversy surrounding his appointment.
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