Jokowi’s son Gibran offers to quit as Indonesia’s VP, raising spectre of power struggle in Prabowo’s coalition

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto faces a potential power struggle within his governing coalition as Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka ...

JAKARTA, Nov 11 — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto faces a potential power struggle within his governing coalition as Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka weighs resignation, threatening to unsettle political alliances and further weaken the influence of his father, former president Joko Widodo.

Analysts warn that Gibran’s departure could trigger a contest among coalition parties for the vice-presidency, leaving Prabowo with the difficult task of choosing a successor without alienating key allies, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.

Gibran, 39, expressed his intention to resign during a meeting with Prabowo yesterday, following court rulings that raised questions over whether his educational qualifications met the requirements for public office.

State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the discussions but said no formal resignation letter had been submitted. He also stressed that Prabowo had not rejected the offer.

Indonesia’s government subsequently clarified that Gibran remained vice-president and continued to perform his official duties.

The controversy follows a Constitutional Court ruling that found insufficient evidence of Gibran’s secondary school qualifications but dismissed a challenge to his eligibility on procedural grounds.

The Supreme Court subsequently invalidated a certificate recognising his overseas education as equivalent to Indonesian secondary schooling.

About 50 lawmakers have also submitted a parliamentary motion that could pave the way for impeachment proceedings.

Gibran, however, appeared unwilling to concede defeat, telling reporters that Prabowo, whom he regarded as a father figure, had encouraged him to pursue further legal action.

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