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Gibran officially resigns as Indonesia’s vice-president after degree scandal
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Gibran officially resigns as Indonesia’s vice-president after degree scandal

Father Widodo continues to support President Prabowo amid growing rift between the two senior politicians

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  • Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigned on Thursday amid a scandal over his high school diploma, submitting his resignation to the upper house of parliament and President Prabowo Subianto.
  • Under the constitution, the office remains vacant until the People's Consultative Assembly elects a replacement from two presidential nominees within 60 days.

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Why It Matters

Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka handed in his resignation to the upper house of parliament on Thursday amid a scandal over his high school diploma. Ahmad Muzani, speaker of the upper house, said Gibran had also submitted a resignation letter to President Prabowo Subianto, and parliamentary leaders will now convene to discuss next steps. Under Indonesia's constitution, a vice-presidential vacancy does not trigger a new election; the office remains vacant until the People's Consultative Assembly elects a replacement from two candidates nominated by the president within 60 days.

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Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka handed in his resignation to the upper house of parliament on Thursday in the midst of a scandal over his high school diploma.

Ahmad Muzani, speaker of the upper house, said Gibran had also submitted a resignation letter to President Prabowo Subianto, and parliamentary leaders will now convene to discuss the next steps.

Under Indonesia's constitution, a vice-presidential vacancy does not trigger a new election. The office remains vacant until the People's Consultative Assembly, the country's highest legislative body, elects a replacement from two candidates nominated by the president within 60 days.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • President Prabowo will nominate two candidates for vice-president within 60 days.

    Very likely · Within days

  • The People's Consultative Assembly will elect a replacement vice-president from the nominated candidates.

    Very likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • What specific issues with Gibran's high school diploma triggered the scandal?
  • Who will President Prabowo nominate as replacement candidates?
  • When will the People's Consultative Assembly convene to elect a replacement?
  • How will the rift between Widodo and Prabowo affect the replacement process?

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