- Gibran Rakabuming Raka resigns as vice president, calling it a personal decision and unrelated to issues pertaining to his education credentials.
- Speaker Ahmad Muzani announced that the upper house will pick the new vice president on December 2 and will request two names from Prabowo.
- Both Jokowi and Gibran struck a conciliatory tone, pledging to continue supporting Prabowo.
- The house has formed a team of 36 lawmakers to verify the candidates' credentials.
Indonesia's upper house of parliament is set to appoint a new vice president on December 2 following Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation. This resignation, described as a personal decision, has sparked concerns about a potential widening rift between President Prabowo Subianto and former President Joko Widodo.123
Gibran's departure comes after a month of political pressure, particularly after Indonesia's top courts ruled he lacked the necessary education credentials for the vice presidency. Speaker Ahmad Muzani confirmed that the upper house will send a letter to Prabowo requesting two names for the position.
The political landscape is further complicated by ongoing tensions, as analysts suggest Gibran's resignation could exacerbate existing rivalries. Despite this, both Jokowi and Gibran have publicly expressed their continued support for Prabowo, emphasizing unity within the government.
Additionally, recent police revelations regarding an inquiry into illegal wiretapping involving senior police officials, including former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, have added to the political turbulence, highlighting the complexities of the relationships among key political figures.
As the upper house prepares for the upcoming vote, the implications of Gibran's resignation and the selection of a new vice president remain critical for Indonesia's political stability.
“Gibran called his resignation a personal decision, unrelated to education credentials, while Jokowi urged continued support for Prabowo. The house formed a 36-lawmaker team to verify candidates' credentials before the December 2 vote.”
