Indonesia Vice President Resigns After Courts Question His Eligibility

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted his resignation to the leadership of the People’s Consultative Assembly in Jakarta on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The 39-year-old son of former President Joko Widodo left the meeting without commenting. His resignation follows court rulings that questioned whether documents related to his overseas education met election requirements. Under Indonesia’s Constitution, a vice-presidential vacancy does not trigger a new election. The People’s Consultative Assembly elects a replacement from two candidates nominated by the president within 60 days. Raka had offered to resign during a Tuesday meeting with President Prabowo Subianto, saying he wanted to avoid a prolonged political controversy.