News of Gibran's Resignation, Political Elite's Positions, and Open Speculation Space

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Reports about Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka supposedly wanting to resign from his position continue to circulate. Over the past two days, information spreading includes not only his intention to resign but also news of a resignation letter handed to President Prabowo Subianto.

Amid these reports, political dynamics in the parliament are also moving. A total of 120 members of the House of Representatives from eight factions have signed a proposal to use the Right to Express Opinion (HMP) regarding the controversy surrounding Gibran's diploma. The proposal is scheduled to be presented at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Thursday (11/12/2026).

These two developments are occurring simultaneously. However, there has been no official statement clarifying Gibran's resignation status. Meanwhile, processes in the House of Representatives still need to follow institutional mechanisms.

In this unclear situation, statements from officials and political elites have raised several questions.

These include differing accounts regarding the meeting between Prabowo and Gibran, Budi Arie Setiadi's justification of the resignation letter, and the responses from certain institutional leaders who claim they are unaware of these developments.

Resignation intention disclosed on Tuesday morning

The news of Gibran's intention to resign was first conveyed by State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi. According to him, Gibran met Prabowo at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday morning (11/10/2026).

During the 2.5-hour meeting, Gibran reportedly expressed his intention to resign following developments in the Constitutional Court (MK) and Supreme Court (MA) decisions.

"In the conversation, the Vice President, along with President Prabowo Subianto, conveyed a desire to resign in light of evolving dynamics related to decisions from the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court," said Prasetyo.

Prasetyo also denied the rumors that Prabowo rejected Gibran's desire to resign.

Interestingly, after the morning meeting, Gibran accompanied Prabowo at a national hero award ceremony at the State Palace on Tuesday afternoon.

They were seen walking side by side at the State Palace in Central Jakarta, passing the rows of photos of figures receiving national honors.

Gibran encouraged to continue fighting

On Tuesday evening, Gibran addressed the media at the Vice Presidential Palace. He explained that Prabowo provided many suggestions and inputs regarding the dynamics he is facing.

However, in his statement, Gibran did not mention his resignation intention.

"The President is like a father to me. He gives a lot of advice and feedback regarding the current dynamics," said Gibran.

One of the recommendations from Prabowo, according to Gibran, was to continue pursuing the diploma issue through legal channels in the Administrative Court (PTUN).

"One of his suggestions was for me to keep fighting in the PTUN by presenting all documents from elementary school to my bachelor's degree," he said.

Gibran also stated that Prabowo asked him to coordinate with the Ministry of Education and Culture regarding the possibility of submitting a review petition (PK) in the Supreme Court.

He expressed respect for public criticism and input and does not want the controversy to prolong into a political issue.

Legal avenues narrowing

Amid Gibran's explanation regarding the legal measures he will pursue, Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra offered a different perspective.

Yusril judged Gibran's efforts through the PTUN as largely ineffective since the Supreme Court's decision is final and relates to the same material.

According to Yusril, Gibran is not the defendant in the matter, thus cannot appeal or submit a PK.

The party that can submit a PK is the Ministry of Education and Culture as the defendant regarding the issuance of equivalency diploma certificates. Yusril also anticipates that the ministry will implement the decree already issued.