Prabowo Explains Gibran's Resignation: Educational Requirements Not Met

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto cited the reason for Gibran Rakabuming Raka's resignation from the vice presidency as his educational qualifications not meeting the regulations in Indonesia.

“Based on that, he has decided to submit his resignation from the position of vice president in the interest of greater good, for the benefit of the nation and the people of Indonesia,” said Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace, Jl Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (12/11/2026).

Gibran studied abroad. As is known, his educational requirements to run as vice president in 2024 were questioned.

“He certainly feels he has pursued education through a regular process, but we understand together that the education system abroad differs from the education system in Indonesia,” Prabowo, who spoke alongside Gibran, noted.

Prabowo acknowledged that there has been a legal ruling regarding Gibran’s education.

“On the other hand, based on the existing legal ruling, there are discrepancies or deficiencies in fulfilling the requirements outlined by our constitutional system,” Prabowo said.

It is known that there are rulings from the Constitutional Court (MK) and the Supreme Court (MA) regarding Gibran's educational qualifications in the 2024 presidential election and concerning his certificate of eligibility (suket).

Vice Presidential Position Vacant

The vice presidential position is now vacant as of today, following Gibran's resignation letter submitted to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

"As of today, the position of vice president of the Republic of Indonesia is vacant, and the MPR has a maximum of 60 days to fill this vacancy," said MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani during a meeting at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, on Thursday.

Muzani indicated that the MPR has a deadline of 60 days to fill the vice presidential position left by Gibran.