Gibran Faces Growing Impeachment Pressure as PDI-P Backs House Motion

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The dispute over Gibran's educational qualifications has now brought the former political allies into direct confrontation.

Jakarta. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) said Wednesday that its 110 lawmakers had agreed to pursue a parliamentary motion over Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's disputed educational credentials, potentially paving the way for impeachment proceedings.

The decision adds to mounting political pressure on Gibran following Constitutional Court and Supreme Court rulings that raised serious questions about the documents used to establish his eligibility for the 2024 presidential election.

Gibran has already expressed his intention to resign during a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto, saying he wanted to avoid a prolonged political controversy. However, lawmakers are continuing to consider constitutional measures to address the dispute.

PDI-P parliamentary faction leader Utut Adianto said all 110 lawmakers from the party had agreed to invoke the House of Representatives' right to express an opinion, a constitutional mechanism that can lead to impeachment.

"We practice guided democracy. When the leadership says yes, everyone says yes," Utut told reporters after an internal meeting attended by 102 lawmakers.

He said the party's decision was based on Articles 7A and 7B of the 1945 Constitution, which govern the removal of a president or vice president from office.

PDI-P has submitted its position to the House leadership for further consideration, Utut said.

The House is chaired by Puan Maharani, a senior PDI-P politician and daughter of party chairwoman and former President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Gibran and his father, former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, were expelled from PDI-P following a political split over the 2024 presidential election, when they declined to support the party's presidential candidate.

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