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Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigns, says aide, as turmoil grows for President Prabowo

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November 11, 2026 • 03:21 PM
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The resignation comes at a turbulent time for Prabowo, who faces a growing rift with his predecessor Joko Widodo.

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Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has submitted his resignation, an aide has told the BBC, in a move which could further strain the political alliance that helped propel President Prabowo Subianto to power.

Gibran's resignation comes after Indonesia's Supreme Court ruled that a high-school certificate used during Gibran's 2024 election campaign was invalid.

The ruling prompted more than 100 lawmakers to support a parliamentary initiative that could have paved the way for proceedings to impeach Gibran.

It is not clear if Prabowo has formally accepted the resignation.

Gibran is the eldest son of former President Joko Widodo, known as Jokowi, who supported his former rival Prabowo in the 2024 election.

Prabowo won, but the two men have since drifted apart.

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