Gibran: Time is Up

Gibran has only two options, both of which are painful, especially for someone who has come to power in an irregular manner across multiple dimensions.

First, Gibran must resign as Vice President immediately. Second, he could be impeached by the legislative body.

In light of all this, I am reminded of the words of U.S. Senator Edward Kennedy: "Integrity is the lifeblood of democracy. Deceit is a poison in its vein."

For the sake of this nation, the DPR RI (Indonesian House of Representatives) should begin the process of impeaching Gibran. President Prabowo Subianto would be significantly aided in concentrating on leading this nation amid various challenges, such as economic issues, environmental crises, and natural disasters. Keeping Gibran in power means allowing the President to lose focus and direction.

Let’s be honest. Gibran is a liability for President Prabowo. He is a heavy burden on the president's shoulders. Very heavy.

Aside from the legal issues embroiling him, Gibran seems to contribute nothing to steering the ship of Prabowo Subianto’s government.

There are no monumental ideas. No concepts on how this nation can take steps to become great. There is a deficit in moral and ethical standards while climbing the ladder of power. So, why should he be maintained?

Honorable members of the Council, is there still a sense of compassion for the fate of our nation being led by Gibran?

Where does this face stand in front of other nations? And most importantly, should we accept our fate as a nation that always tolerates violations?

Time passes quickly. There should be no more chances for scheming. No more opportunities to surf in a sea of deceit. No more moments to dance to the rhythm of lies.

Reasons for consultations and gathering data about degrees and documents are crude tactics to fool this nation.

This is not about upholding rights. It marginalizes the people's rights to the truth and authenticity. Enough and enough.

My position is consistent. I am at odds with those who claim that Prabowo owes a debt of gratitude to the Joko Widodo-Gibran family because Joko Widodo’s skill as president enabled Prabowo-Gibran to be elected as President/Vice President.

Joko Widodo should be grateful to Prabowo for willing to take his son as a partner in the last election. None of the presidential candidates at that time were interested in Gibran. Prabowo took a risk in doing so.

That is why various tactics were employed to nominate Gibran as vice president. There was a dramatic Constitutional Court ruling regarding the minimum age. There was drama surrounding the criminalization of East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawangsa.

There was a drama of criminalization of the then Chairman of Golkar Party, Airlangga. The term "Parcok" (brown party) was associated with the police. And so on and so forth.

Now, it is up to the conscience of the politicians in Senayan. Now, it is up to the common sense of the representatives of the people. Now, it is up to the dignity of the members of the legislature.

I just want to leave you with the words of Abraham Lincoln: "No man has good enough memory to be a successful liar." Once someone lies, they lie continuously.