Indonesia's VP resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned

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Raka is the son of former President Joko Widodo. The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court ruled last month that the documents that Raka submitted regarding his overseas education didn't meet election requirements.

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka leaves the parliament building after submitting his resignation letter in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. Tatan Syuflana/AP hide caption

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia's vice president resigned on Thursday as questions grew over his eligibility for the office after recent court rulings disputed his educational credentials.

Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the 39-year-old son of former President Joko Widodo, submitted his resignation to the leadership of the People's Consultative Assembly, the country's highest legislative body, at the parliament building in the capital, Jakarta.

"There will always be political dynamics in public office, that's normal," his father, Widodo, told reporters from his hometown in Solo, adding that he had reminded his son that political positions are temporary.

"We will continue to support President Prabowo's government, especially programs that serve the interests of the broader public," he said, referring to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

The academic credentials investigation was apparently not related to investigations into allegations that top police officials had been involved in wiretapping targeting the president.

Raka had offered to resign Tuesday during a meeting with Prabowo, saying he wanted to avoid a prolonged political controversy. He personally delivered his resignation letter to the president on Wednesday.

Prabowo addressed the nation Thursday afternoon after holding a meeting with Raka and the parliamentary leadership at the presidential palace.

"He chose to resign for the greater interest of the nation, the state and the Indonesian people," Prabowo said in a televised statement. "He has been a great help to me, from our election campaign through the past two years of government. Many of our achievements would not have been possible without his contribution."

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