Indonesia's Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has submitted his resignation, an aide has told the BBC, in a move which could further strain the political alliance that helped propel President Prabowo Subianto to power.
This follows a ruling by Indonesia's Supreme Court that a high-school document used during Gibran's 2024 election campaign was invalid. The ruling prompted more than 100 lawmakers to support a parliamentary initiative that could have paved the way for proceedings to impeach Gibran.
Gibran's resignation letter was submitted directly to Prabowo on Wednesday, though it is unclear whether it has been accepted. The controversy over Gibran's high school qualifications has persisted, with the Supreme Court finding no evidence to confirm he had completed senior secondary school or its equivalent. Gibran had used an Indonesian equivalence certificate to demonstrate his educational credentials, but the court found no proof of a foreign diploma or certificate that could serve as the basis for equivalency.
Why it matters
The rift between Prabowo and Joko Widodo may affect the ruling alliance's cohesion in the short term.
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What to watch
Watch whether Prabowo and Joko Widodo make joint public statements in the coming weeks.
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