Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Resigns Amid Questions Over Academic Credentials

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 39, resigned on Thursday, November 12, 2026, after questions grew over his eligibility for office. He submitted his resignation to the leadership of the People's Consultative Assembly, the country's highest legislative body, at the Parliament building in Jakarta. He is the son of former President Joko Widodo. The Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court ruled last month that the documents he submitted about his overseas education did not meet election requirements. Raka had offered to resign on Tuesday in a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto, saying he wanted to avoid a prolonged political controversy. A Cabinet minister said Prabowo urged him then to defend himself, and it was unclear whether the offer was accepted. Under the Constitution, a vacancy does not trigger a new election. The office stays empty until the Assembly elects a replacement from two candidates nominated by the president within 60 days. The credentials inquiry was apparently unrelated to investigations into claims that top police officials were involved in wiretapping aimed at the president.

The New York Post, on the right, runs the story largely as a straight account of the resignation. It carries the court-ruling background, the constitutional succession rules and the Tuesday offer, and it is the one outlet here to quote Widodo. Speaking in Solo, he called political dynamics normal, said he had reminded his son that positions are temporary, and pledged continued support for Prabowo's government. Its headline names Gibran and centers on eligibility and credentials. NPR and The New York Times, on the left, use similarly plain headlines. NPR stresses the court rulings on his overseas education documents, while the Times calls him a symbol of the partnership that lifted Prabowo into office. Both sides agree on the core facts and the credentials framing. The BBC, an alternative source, adds a distinct angle: a turbulent time for Prabowo and a growing rift with Widodo. The Hindu's text matches the Post's reporting.