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Indonesian VP resignation drama raises stakes for Prabowo as alliances strain

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Indonesian analysts warn that Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's potential resignation could trigger a scramble for power within President Prabowo Subianto's governing coalition and further weaken former President Joko Widodo's political influence, after a minister announced Prabowo had been informed of Gibran's intention to resign.

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Why It Matters

Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of former president Joko Widodo, serves as Indonesia's vice-president under President Prabowo Subianto. His potential resignation has raised stakes for Prabowo and could trigger a scramble for power within the governing coalition.

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The prospect of Gibran Rakabuming Raka stepping down as Indonesia's vice-president has raised the stakes for President Prabowo Subianto, with analysts warning that his departure could trigger a scramble for power within the governing coalition and reshape the country's political alliances.

While they differ over whether Gibran, the eldest son of former president Joko Widodo, genuinely wants to relinquish his position, observers say his dilemma reflects shifting political loyalties and the weakening influence of his father.

At a press conference on Tuesday in Jakarta, Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced that Prabowo had been informed of Gibran's intention to resign during a morning meeting, although no formal resignation letter had been submitted.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • A formal resignation letter from Gibran may be submitted

    Possible · Within days

  • A scramble for the vice-presidency may occur within the governing coalition

    Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • Whether Gibran genuinely wants to resign
  • Whether a formal resignation letter will be submitted
  • Who might replace Gibran as vice-president
  • How Widodo's political allies will respond

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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