Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation after the Supreme Court annulled the high school diploma he used in his 2024 candidacy. (Foto: Instagram)
Indonesia’s Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned Thursday, Nov. 12, after the country’s Supreme Court challenged his academic credentials. He submitted his resignation letter to the legislative assembly, becoming the first directly elected vice president in Indonesia to leave office before completing his term, according to the Jakarta Post.
Gibran had signaled his intention to resign on Tuesday, Nov. 10, saying he did not want the situation to become a prolonged political controversy. The dispute centers on a high school diploma he used in his 2024 candidacy. On Oct. 30, the Supreme Court annulled the diploma, raising questions about his eligibility to hold office.
Candidates for vice president in Indonesia must have completed high school. Gibran presented an academic credential from studies in Singapore and Australia. In a statement, the Supreme Court said it had found no evidence that he possessed a foreign diploma or certificate that could serve as the basis for equivalence to a high school education or an equivalent qualification.
The House had opened impeachment proceedings against Gibran, with support from more than 100 lawmakers. The initial session was scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, but was canceled after he submitted his resignation.
