The resignation follows court rulings that questioned the validity of the Vice-President's high school credentials used during his election campaign.
Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned on Thursday after court rulings disputed the validity of his educational credentials. According to BBC News, Gibran submitted his resignation to parliament in Jakarta, triggering a process to find a replacement.
The resignation follows a Supreme Court ruling that found no proof Gibran possessed a foreign diploma or certificate sufficient to serve as an equivalent to an Indonesian senior high school qualification. This came after Gibran used an equivalence certificate to demonstrate his credentials from studies in Singapore and Australia.
President Prabowo Subianto told reporters he accepted the resignation with a heavy heart. Prabowo described Gibran as having a strong sense of responsibility and a statesmanlike quality, noting the departure was for the benefit of the nation.
The vacancy will be filled within 60 days by the People's Consultative Assembly, which must choose between two candidates nominated by the president. This follows a parliamentary initiative by more than 100 lawmakers that could have led to Gibran's impeachment.
Gibran is the son of former President Joko Widodo. Widodo told reporters that the resignation was part of political dynamics and that he had told his son the position was temporary.
The resignation occurs as the government faces challenges including economic hardship, corruption allegations, and devastating wildfires across parts of the country.
