Resigning as Vice President of Indonesia, Gibran: It Has Nothing to Do with My Diploma

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesia's 14th Vice President Gibran Rakabuming clarified that his resignation from the position is not related to the diploma controversy.

"This decision is my personal choice and has nothing to do with my diploma. Once again, it is not related to my diploma," Gibran said in a video posted on the Vice Presidential Secretariat's YouTube channel on Thursday (12/11/2026).

He assured that all his educational documents are complete.

"All my educational documents are complete and have been submitted to the court," he emphasized.

He hopes that similar issues will not arise in the future.

According to him, democracy needs to be better organized.

"Government administration must provide more certainty. The future of Indonesia is not just about who leads today, but also about how we prepare the generation that will lead tomorrow," he stated.

Moreover, he revealed that his decision to step down from the Vice Presidency is not a sign of incapacity.

"Rather, it is a significant step I must take to maintain the government's capability so that it can move forward more calmly, cohesively, and focused," he explained.

Gibran also expressed his gratitude to all Indonesian citizens for the trust they have given him.

He apologized if there were hopes that could not be fulfilled or issues that remain unresolved.

Specifically, he apologized to Indonesia's youth.

"Never feel too young to realize your big dreams. Never feel too small to make a change. And never stop caring and loving Indonesia," he added.