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Gibran: Time is Up

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Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka ahead of their victory speech at Istora Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, Wednesday (14/2/2024).(KOMPAS/RONY ARIYANTO NUGROHO)

UNFORTUNATE is the fate of former President Joko Widodo. For three years, he has faced scrutiny over the authenticity of his bachelor's degree.

Suddenly, his son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, currently serving as the Vice President of Indonesia, finds himself ensnared in a similar predicament.

Gibran's situation is even worse than his father's. The documents he used to register as Vice President of Indonesia have been declared null and void by the Indonesian Supreme Court.

This is no longer a matter of slander or defamation; it is a final and binding judicial decision.

Both Joko Widodo and Gibran are under the spotlight regarding their degree status. People have begun to say: Like father, like son. Wow.

The fate of Joko Widodo concerning his degree is still unfolding, but Gibran’s situation has reached its conclusion.

The Indonesian Supreme Court's decision regarding the certificate issued by the Ministry of Education and Culture (now known as the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education) that he used to register as a candidate for vice president in 2024 has been officially issued.

Now, everything is clear. Legally, Gibran's status as Vice President of Indonesia is no longer valid. Time is over.

According to media reports, Gibran still claims he wants to maintain his power. His team is seeking legal action against the Supreme Court's decision.

One way to do this is by urging the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to conduct a Judicial Review.

This desire of Gibran falls into the category of a "dream." The Supreme Court's decision does not delay execution.

And please remember, there is a clear ruling from the Constitutional Court stating that while judicial reviews may be conducted in administrative law cases, this does not apply to the government.

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is a state institution. It cannot perform a Judicial Review. Period. Even if the government is not expressly prohibited from seeking a Judicial Review, Gibran's hope remains empty.

Gibran is not a party in the case that annulled the certificate he used to register as Vice President. He cannot force a government agency to conduct a Judicial Review.

So, what else is there to wait for? There is no need to search for legal justifications to cling to power.