Prabowo's Account Before Gibran's Resignation: Days of Consultation, Coming in Person to Bid Farewell

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto recounted the moments leading up to the decision by the 14th Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, to resign from his position.

Prabowo explained that in the past few days, Gibran had been consulting with him to seek his views.

"In the last few days, he has continuously consulted with me, asking for my opinions. And today, he demonstrated his stance by coming directly to me and to the MPR leadership to convey his decision," Prabowo said at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday (12/11/2026).

At 10:15 AM WIB, Gibran met with him at the Palace to submit his resignation letter as Vice President.

Following his visit to the Palace, Gibran went directly to the MPR leadership to personally deliver his resignation letter.

"With a heavy heart, I accepted the letter and respect and support the decision he has made," he stated.

Prabowo believes that Gibran has displayed a knightly attitude, full of responsibility, and statesmanship.

He noted that Gibran feels he has undergone education through an orderly process.

However, according to Prabowo, the education system abroad is different from Indonesia's educational system.

"On the other hand, based on existing legal determinations, there are inconsistencies or deficiencies in meeting the requirements set by our constitutional system. On that basis, he made the decision to resign from the Vice Presidency for the greater good, for the interests of the nation and state, and the people of Indonesia," Prabowo explained.

Prabowo is confident that Gibran will be able to overcome this situation with resilience.

Moreover, Prabowo remarked that Gibran chose to come personally to the MPR, even though he could have delegated someone else to do so.

"He chose to come himself to deliver the letter, even though he could have sent someone else. He came to see me in person and also went to the MPR on his own," he added.