Indonesian Vice President Resigns Amid Education Credential Controversy

• •Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned on November 12, 2026, amid credential controversies.
• •The Supreme Court invalidated his high-school equivalency certificate, questioning his eligibility.
• •Calls for impeachment were initiated by 120 lawmakers following the court's ruling.

On November 12, 2026, Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned due to ongoing scrutiny over his educational credentials, which were invalidated by the Supreme Court. The court ruled that Gibran's high-school equivalency certificate did not meet the legal requirements for his candidacy in the 2024 election. This decision followed a Constitutional Court ruling that also found his documents inadequate. Gibran's resignation comes amid a political power struggle between President Prabowo Subianto and former President Joko Widodo, his father. The controversy has led to calls for Gibran's impeachment, with 120 lawmakers initiating a parliamentary inquiry. Gibran's departure marks the first resignation of a vice president in Indonesia since the democratic reforms began in 1998. His resignation is seen as an attempt to preempt further political fallout and potential impeachment proceedings.