What is the Mechanism in the 1945 Constitution if the Vice President Resigns?

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The palace has confirmed that Gibran Rakabuming has expressed his intention to resign from his position as Vice President to President Prabowo Subianto.

State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi stated that Gibran made this announcement during a meeting with President Prabowo earlier this morning.

"During the conversation, the Vice President, along with President Prabowo Subianto, stated his intention to resign in light of the evolving dynamics regarding decisions from the Constitutional Court (MK) and the Supreme Court (MA)," said Prasetyo at a press conference at the palace in Jakarta on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

So, what is the procedure if the Vice President resigns?

Procedure if the Vice President Resigns

Article 8, paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution states that the Vice President may pass away, resign, or be dismissed.

If the position of Vice President becomes vacant, Article 8, paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution stipulates that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) can convene a session to elect one Vice President from two candidates proposed by the President.

The MPR must hold a session no more than 60 days after the Vice President officially announces his resignation.

"In the event of a vacancy in the Vice Presidency, no later than sixty days, the People's Consultative Assembly shall convene a session to elect a Vice President from two candidates proposed by the President," reads Article 8, paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution.

ANTARA FOTO/Fauzan Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka attending the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia and the Joint Session of the House of Representatives and Regional Representative Council for 2026 at the Nusantara Building, Parliament Complex, Jakarta, Friday (14/8/2026).

Gibran Asks for Opportunity to Prove Validity in Administrative Court

Returning to Gibran, Prasetyo explained that Gibran met with Prabowo and requested an opportunity to prove the validity of his diploma at the State Administrative Court (PTUN).

"Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, during the meeting, also requested to be given the opportunity to prove the validity of the documents he possesses through the State Administrative Court," said Prasetyo.

Prasetyo emphasized that the meeting between Prabowo and Gibran lasted about 2.5 hours. During the meeting, he conveyed that Prabowo did not reject Gibran's desire to resign.

"It is not true that during the meeting, the President expressed or communicated any rejection of that intention," said Prasetyo.